Truck carrying excavator gets stuck under Ülemiste viaduct in Tallinn

A truck transporting an excavator became wedged under the Ülemiste viaduct on Tartu Road in Tallinn on Thursday, causing significant traffic disruption. The incident brought chaos to one of the capital's busy arterial roads.

A truck hauling an excavator got stuck under the Ülemiste viaduct on Tartu Road in Tallinn on Thursday, creating major traffic congestion in the area.

The oversized load proved too tall to pass under the bridge, bringing traffic on one of Tallinn's key transit routes to a standstill. Drivers faced lengthy delays as emergency services and road crews worked to resolve the situation.

Incidents involving vehicles that are too tall for underpasses are a recurring problem on Estonian roads, particularly when heavy machinery is being transported without adequate route planning. The Ülemiste area is a major traffic hub connecting central Tallinn with the airport and eastern districts.