A box truck driver found themselves precariously hanging above the San Joaquin River after a crash along Interstate 5 early Friday morning.

California Highway Patrol says the crash happened a little after 5 a.m., south of Lathrop.

Exactly what led up to the truck crashing is unclear, but the tractor ended up crashing through the guardrail of the freeway – leaving the cab hanging over the San Joaquin River.

Scene of the crash. CHP Stockton

First responders were able to quickly stabilize the vehicle so that they could start a vertical rescue.

Using a ladder truck, Lathrop-Manteca Fire District says a firefighter was lowered onto the cab. A harness was then placed on the driver and they were taken back to solid ground. The rescue operation took less than 30 minutes.

The driver was not

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