This morning, a large box truck fell victim to the notorious "Storrowing" phenomenon in Boston's Brighton neighborhood. The over-height truck collided with a bridge on Soldiers Field Road near the intersection with Western Avenue, overlooking the Charles River and Watertown according to NBC Boston.
As reported by Massachusetts State Police on Twitter, troopers were on the scene to address the bridge strike involving the ill-fated truck. Authorities closed Soldiers Field Road at the North Beacon Circle in response to the incident, with heavy-duty tow trucks deployed for handling the cumbersome task of removing the trapped vehicle.
Troopers on scene, bridge strike involving a traftor trailer, Soldier's Field Road East at Weston Ave. We have closed Soldier's Field Road at the North Beacon Circle. Heavy duty tow and MSP truck team responding. #matraffic
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) September 8, 2023
The term "Storrowing" has grown to be synonymous with the instance of a large vehicle, often rental trucks, becoming stuck under a bridge in the Greater Boston area. These events typically occur on Storrow Drive or Soldiers Field Road, where low-clearance bridges and the lack of proper signage can pose hazards to larger vehicles unintentionally taking the route.
