Wind knocks big rig over on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge during storm

Wind knocked over a big rig towing a trailer over the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge during a powerful storm.

RICHMOND, Calif. (KGO) -- Wind knocked over a big rig towing a trailer over the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge during a powerful storm.

CHP Marin shared pictures of the truck on its side, blocking two eastbound lanes shortly after 8 p.m..

The driver of the truck was not injured.

The CHP said crews had to wait for the wind to die down before the truck could be removed.

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