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Semi Plummets Off Bridge Over Highway 85 At E-470

ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)- Brighton Fire Rescue crews rushed to a crash on Thursday afternoon where a semi had plummeted over the side of a bridge. The driver was rushed to the hospital with minor injuries.

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(credit: Brighton Fire Rescue)

The crash happened at Highway 85 and E-470 when the semi went over the side. The bridge over Nome was closed during the investigation and crash cleanup.

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(credit: Brighton Fire Rescue)

The semi had to be pulled up from below by heavy wreckers. What caused the crash is being investigated.

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