A Terberg tractor-trailer incident under a railway bridge in Zellik caused a temporary road closure early on the morning of 2025-07-24 16:36:00. The trailer, operated in the Broekooi industrial zone, became stuck due to its height, disrupting local traffic briefly.
- Terberg-trekker stuck under Zellik railway bridge
- Trailer height exceeded bridge clearance by 30 cm
- Daily Delhaize trailers pass bridge safely
- Fire brigade inspected bridge, found no damage
- Tow company assisted in freeing trailer
- Road reopened after incident around 8:30 AM
Fred Scrayen from the AMOW police explained that Terberg tractors lift trailers about thirty centimetres higher than regular trucks, making clearance under some bridges tricky. Despite hundreds of Delhaize trailers passing daily without issue, this particular load was just too tall to fit under the bridge.
With the bridge inspected and no damage found, emergency services and a tow company worked quickly to free the trailer. What does this mean for local logistics and infrastructure safety? Let’s explore the implications.
Could this incident highlight risks for heavy vehicle operations in industrial zones near low-clearance infrastructure? It raises important questions about transport safety and planning in Belgium’s busy logistics corridors.
- Terberg tractors raise trailers higher than conventional trucks, requiring extra clearance.
- Hundreds of Delhaize trailers cross this bridge daily without issues, showing this was an unusual event.
- Emergency services responded promptly, ensuring minimal disruption and no structural harm.
- It underscores the need for clear signage and driver awareness in industrial areas.
As logistics continue to grow in Belgium, will authorities and companies enhance guidelines to prevent similar incidents? Keeping transport routes safe and efficient is vital for the region’s economic vitality and daily commuters alike.
