16.02.2015

Boom bridge bash

A large boom lift came off the back of a truck in Brisbane, Australia this morning after it struck a bridge in Kangaroo Point.
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The boom struck the overpass as it went under

Photos indicate that the riser on the JLG – possibly an 800 series articulating boom – was not full stowed, raising its height by a critical 200 to 300mm or so. The incident occurred as rush hour traffic was getting underway, causing considerable delays.
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It looks as though the riser was not fully lowered