Louisville, Kentucky – At 9:47 a.m. on May 4, the Louisville Fire Department responded to a semi-truck crash on I-65 South, just south of the Kennedy Bridge.

The truck’s cab was left hanging dangerously off the edge of the interstate.

Rescue crews began operations immediately upon arrival.

Using a high point rope system, one firefighter was lowered into the cab of the truck.

The rescue took about 30 minutes.

The driver was then safely transferred to Louisville Metro Emergency Medical Services.

No injuries were reported.

Louisville Metro Police handled all traffic related to the incident.

City officials praised the teamwork involved in the rescue, from the 911 call to the actions of fire crews, police, and EMS.

The driver was taken to the hospital as a precaution.

Officials expressed gratitude that no one was hurt in the crash.

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