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Crews clearing debris after Alpine bridge hit again
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Tamlyn Price , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· September 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points A previous incident had already caused significant damage to the bridge, which was last hit on August 10th. Further information about the incident and the bridge's condition can be found through the Alpine Police Department's reports.
Debris removal is underway after damage to a railroad bridge. The incident occurred at 2:45 p.m. and crews are working to clear the area. A previous incident had already caused significant damage to the bridge, which was last hit on August 10th.
The road is currently closed and authorities are advising travelers to find alternative routes. The duration of the closure is not specified, but it will remain in place until the debris is fully cleared.
Further information about the incident and the bridge's condition can be found through the Alpine Police Department's reports.
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Category: safety ·
Published: September 8, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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