FHP provides steps to take if car breaks down on bridge

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FORT MYERS, Fla. Bridges with no shoulders pose a threat to drivers dealing with car troubles.

A five-vehicle crash took place Wednesday night on U.S. 41 at the Caloosahatchee Bridge after an SUV slammed into a car with a flat tire parked on the side of the road.

Shortly after the first wreck, a second crash took place on the bridge, the Fort Myers Police Department said. The driver rear-ended another car and created a chain reaction, which left a truck hanging off the bridge.

Preventative measures can be taken to avoid being involved in a dangerous crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

  • Make yourself visible to other drivers if you have to pull over on a bridge.
  • Slow down and pay attention if you’re driving and see someone stranded.
  • Take immediate action if your engine warning light turns on, before you start driving.
  • Immediately call 911 or the FHP for help if your car breaks down on a bridge.

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