UPS truck damaged by Chicago viaduct, thieves try to steal packages
CHICAGO â A UPS semi truck shredded its roof going under a railroad viaduct in Little Village just before noon on Thursday.Chicago police said the semi struck the viaduct, causing damage to the truck. It was unclear how the incident happened.The viaduct near 21st Street and Kedzie Avenue has a sign that says '13 feet,' but the truck was about 13-and-a-half feet tall.
The semi with the torn roof was towed away.Police said between 12 and 15 people started stealing packages from the truck. It was unclear how many were taken.'Either way, you're supposed to ich up under there and see before you just, you know what I'm saying?' said one witness to the cleanup who has worked as a truck driver. 'An experienced driver should know that.
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