Driver narrowly escapes death thanks to heroic efforts from first responders A semi-truck driver was pulled out of their vehicle as it dangled off the side of the Louisville Bridge and hung over the Ohio River on Friday. In what looked like a scene from a Hollywood film‚ the front half of the semi was facing down toward the river as the back end barely grasped onto the bridge. A fire department rescue team lowered a first responder to the driver via a crane and safely returned them to the bridge. Footage of the incident was widely shared online: BREAKING: Heroic rescue made as semi-truck hangs off a bridge over the Ohio River.Insane.The truck was hanging over the Ohio River on the Clark Memorial Bridge‚ also known as the 2nd Street Bridge after getting into a collision.The crash initially happened around noon… pic.twitter.com/gjaLtiqOIRSave 40% on DNA Force Plus NOW! Try it today and see why so many listeners have made it an essential part of their daily routine!— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) March 1‚ 2024 BREAKING NOW: ⚠️ Heroic rescue underway after semi driver HANGS TRUCK OFF BRIDGE in Louisville‚ Kentucky..DEVELOPING.. pic.twitter.com/0y9orQQ0NQ— Chuck Callesto (@ChuckCallesto) March 1‚ 2024 BREAKING: Semi currently dangling dangerously off the side of the Clark Memorial (2nd Street) Bridge. #Louisville pic.twitter.com/4wTMoRJX3A— Alden German (@WXAlden) March 1‚ 2024 Truck hanging off Second Street Bridge in Louisville as rescue crews work. pic.twitter.com/opGv0Puyzb— Matt Stone (@mattstonephotog) March 1‚ 2024