Long Grove covered bridge hit for at least 15th time since repairs

Friday, July 30, 2021
LONG GROVE, Ill. (WLS) -- Long Grove's iconic covered bridge has been struck by a truck... again.

The Daily Herald reported that a truck was too tall to fit under the roof Thursday afternoon and became wedged into place. The tire had to be deflated to get the truck off the bridge.
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When Chopper7 HD flew over the scene Friday afternoon. the damage to the bridge was apparent.

Police cited the driver.
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This is at least the 15th crash since the bridge reopened in August 2020, following major repairs from a previous crash.
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