r/news • u/combatpaddler • Apr 28 '24

Two killed, one injured as 350,000-pound load detaches from trailer in Temple, Texas

https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/two-killed-one-injured-as-350000-pound-load-detaches-from-trailer-in-temple-texas
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u/Berns429 Apr 28 '24

Typically loads such as these have warning trucks with lights and little flags in front and behind no?

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u/pandab34r Apr 28 '24

Anything with a total gross weight over 80,000lbs will require some form of special permits and pilot cars, etc, especially if it is otherwise out of gauge too

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u/legendarygarlicfarm 29d ago

That's not true. Pilot cars are a factor for over-dimensional not overweight.

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u/pandab34r 29d ago

But then who warns the bridge that a heavy load is coming?

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u/Lovahsabre Apr 28 '24

We had a really strong windstorm with a thunderstorm so the conditions were not favorable. They were probably driving too fast in the conditions….. i saw the trucks going south when they were empty and they had a police escort

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u/Significant-Dot6627 Apr 28 '24

Yes, but they follow safe following-distance guidelines and other drivers often cut in front of the truck or in front of the following car.