Trucker & child unhurt after terrifying hang from bridge

A truck driver and his child are safe after an accident that left their truck cab hanging off an Oklahoma interstate. 

The accident happened on Sunday morning, May 14th on Interstate 44 in Oklahoma City. 

According to KFOR News, the semi truck was traveling along I-44 near Pennsylvania Avenue when another vehicle cut the trucker off. The driver swerved in response and the rig ended up hanging halfway off of the interstate with the truck cab dangling. 

The truck driver and his child were able to escape without injury with the help of first responders with a boom truck. 

The roadway was closed for eight hours during cleanup. Crews are working to assess the bridge for damage. No other information has been released. 

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