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The footage captures the vehicle remaining on the bridge as the span lifted 33 seconds later. The incident prompted questions about both bridge safety procedures and the driver’s decision to stop on the bridge.
Palm Beach County fired the bridge tender after determining that she had skipped the required visual check of the span. The bridge tender claimed she did not see the car before the bridge began to lift.
If it were not for cameras we would not beleive it. pic.twitter.com/CjvNpiWKyd
— The Texas Longhorn (@DannyMintys) August 20, 2026
The video drew shocked reactions from viewers, including comments such as “Jesus Christ,” while others questioned why the driver had stopped there.
The incident has since fueled discussion over the importance of required bridge safety checks and driver decisions when a drawbridge is preparing to operate.
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