Forty firefighters including whitewater rescuers have been engaged since 7:30 a.m. this Friday in Aramon. A truck and its cargo fell from a bridge into the Rhône. It is half submerged and its driver could not be found this morning. A police helicopter is taking part in the search.
A heavy goods vehicle and its cargo are fell in the Rhône, this Friday morning in Aramon (Gard). The truck, which came from Bouches-du-Rhône and was traveling towards Gard, fell from a bridge between Aramon and Barbentane, after demolishing a parapet.
– 11:05 am: The divers try to find the driver in the Rhône
The divers are actively looking for the truck driver. Midi Libre – MIKAËL ANISSET
– 10:10 am: The helicopter to try to find the driver has arrived
– 10:00 a.m.: Traffic interrupted
Road traffic and river traffic were interrupted.
Road traffic and river traffic were interrupted. CODIS 30
– 9:45 a.m.: The search continues
– 9 a.m.: A team specialized in pollution risk also on site
It ruled out any risk of pollution due to the immersion of the truck and its load consisting of food parcels.
– 8:30 a.m.: Firefighters on site
26 machines as well as around fifty firefighters from Gard and Bouches du Rhône intervened in this accident. They are also supported by a gendarmerie helicopter which carries out searches from the air using a thermal camera, said the Gard firefighters in a press release.
Several specialized teams made up of boats and divers carry out searches at the level of the truck’s cabin. The strong current of the river significantly complicates the search.
Several specialized teams made up of boats and divers carry out research. Midi Libre – MIKAËL ANISSET
– 7:30 a.m.: The alert was given
The Aramon Bridge. Noon Free – Catherine Mille
The alert was given around 7:30 a.m.
Divers will intervene. Noon Free – Catherine Mille
Since this morning, the driver of the truck has not been found. The truck was drifting in the river this morning. We can only see the rear of the vehicle. The heavyweight was transporting fruits and vegetables.
The truck was transporting fruits and vegetables. Midi Libre – MIKAËL ANISSET
People are asked to do not go there to facilitate emergency response.
