Family’s Narrow Escape After Lorry Smashes Their Broken-Down Car
A family had a lucky escape after their car was hit by a speeding lorry on a busy motorway, just moments after breaking down. The harrowing incident is a stark warning to motorists: always leave your vehicle for safety when stranded on fast roads.
Lorry Smashes Empty Car, Sends It Flying 20 Metres
The family’s car broke down on a busy motorway. Following safety advice, they jumped out and moved behind the crash barriers. Seconds later, an articulated lorry smashed into the now-empty vehicle at high speed, blasting it 20 metres down the road.
The family’s two young children had been sitting in the back seats but were safely out of the car. If they’d stayed inside, the consequences could have been fatal.
Driver’s Powerful Warning
“ALWAYS GET OUT OF YOUR CAR TO A PLACE OF SAFETY IF YOUR CAR BREAKS DOWN ON A MOTORWAY OR DUAL CARRIAGEWAY,” the driver urged in a social media post recounting the terrifying near-miss.
Police are investigating the crash. Early reports suggest the lorry driver may have been distracted at the wheel.
The family escaped without injury but left shaken. They’re relieved they followed critical roadside advice that could have saved their lives.
