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The Sun
30-06-2025
- The Sun
Watch terrifying moment out-of-control lorry with no brakes smashes hatchback carrying 5 including child off bridge
THIS is the jaw-dropping moment an out-of-control lorry with no brakes smashes into a tiny family hatchback carrying five - including a child - off a bridge. Horror CCTV footage shows the HGV veering into the opposite lane at incredible speed last Thursday afternoon in Brazil. 5 5 5 The lorry driver managed to miraculously swerve back into the correct lane to avoid what could have been a head-on collision with another truck. But the decision to do so meant the out-of-control lorry smashed into a tiny hatchback, not only pushing it off the road but through the crash barrier and off the overpass. The red car is captured terrifyingly flipping through the air before plunging out of sight to the ground below. The lorry then hit another truck in its path, causing it to spill its cargo as it zigzagged across the single carriageway. Traffic police desperately scrambled to the scene to administer first aid, cordon off the area, and manage the resulting traffic. Unbelievably, the family-of-five in the car that went off the bridge managed to survive the horror ordeal. One person's injuries were considered serious while the others' were minor. Those injured were treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to local healthcare facilities. The incident unfolded on a stretch of the BR-116 highway in Cândido Sales, south-west of Salvador, Brazil. The drama ended when the timber-loaded lorry plunged down an embankment alongside the motorway. The Federal Highway Police say a terrifying brake failure caused the accident. And, despite their presence, they were unable to stop locals from looting the split timber. The road was reopened to traffic about two hours later. A mere few days ago, footage caught the moment a speeding bus filled with students swerved across the road before plunging into a river. A video shows the double decker narrowly avoiding cars before flying off the road near Eastleigh, Hampshire. The speeding bus squeezes between an oncoming car and a learner driver before crashing through a fence into the River Itchen, on Bishopstoke Road. 19 people were left injured following the disturbing ordeal, which was over in a matter of seconds. Video from inside the vehicle, filmed by one horrified passenger, also shows the double decker barrelling down the Hampshire road. Terrified screams can be heard from the students, who shout, "we're going to die", before the video cuts off. 5 5
BBC News
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Toppled Wareham lorry container recovery to close road
A road near a popular tourist attraction and beauty spot is set to close to recover a container that toppled off a lorry when it lorry and trailer ended up on its side on Furzebrook Road near the Blue Pool attraction near Wareham in the early hours of 13 driver was taken to hospital with injuries that were not believed to be serious, Dorset Police full container is expected to be pulled out from the roadside on Tuesday with the road closed between the Stoborough Roundabout and The Blue Pool from 19:00 BST. Dorset Police said the time was chosen " so there was minimal disruption to local businesses and after rush hour, whilst still being able to benefit from natural lighting"."The road will only be closed as long as necessary and will be reopened as soon as the container is recovered," the force added. You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Daily Mail
16-06-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Lorry leaves behind scene of destruction after swerving over M11 central reservation and flipping over sparking huge tailbacks near Stansted Airport
A lorry has overturned on a major motorway bringing traffic to a standstill as motorists complain of four-hour delays near Stansted Airport. The M11 in Essex is closed in both directions between Stansted Airport and Harlow after a heavy goods vehicle crossed the central reservation before overturning and coming to rest on its side. Emergency services rushed to the scene after the lorry swerved from the northbound carriageway at around 3pm today, with the air ambulance reportedly present. Pictures from the scene show the lorry on its side with debris scattered across the motoway, while another two vehicles have been left damaged following the collision. Essex police will carry out investigations and closures are expected to remain in place throughout the evening and into the night, the National Highways said. The force has warned that the closures will affect people travelling to Stansted Airport in the coming hours. Motorists have taken to social media vent their frustration after waiting in traffic for more than fours and following a series of crashes on the same stretch of the M11. One user on X said: @NationalHways how can people be left in their cars for over four hours with no sign of anything happening. 'Understandable that an accident has happened but you can turn cars around near the junctions. People have children and dogs. No shade and no water left.' Another added: 'When, in the name of God, will something be done about this deadly stretch of the #M11? Another serious crash, air ambulance, huge delays. 'Constant cost of disruption must be in the millions—average speed cameras would've paid for themselves.' National Highways said: 'The M11 in Essex is closed in both directions between J8 near Stansted Airport and J7A near Harlow North due to a serious collision involving an overturned heavy goods vehicle which has crossed from the northbound carriageway onto the southbound carriageway and has subsequently overturned and come to rest on its side. 'Essex police will be carrying out collision investigations throughout the evening. 'The closures are expected to remain in place for several hours throughout the evening and into the night. 'National Highways Traffic Officers and service providers are in attendance and are assisting with traffic management.' Traffic caught within the closure is currently being released via rearward relief and diversion have been put in place. Motorists wait outside their vehicles as some report being stationary for four hours Emergency services rushed to the scene after the the lorry swerved from the northbound carriageway at around 3pm today, with the air ambulance reportedly present A spokesperson for Essex Police said: 'The M11 is currently closed in both directions between junctions 8 and 7 following a serious collision. 'Emergency services are on the scene and the road will be closed for a number of hours. 'Please avoid the area if you can and find alternative routes This will affect people travelling to Stansted Airport. 'We will issue an update when we are able. Thank you for you patience.'
Malay Mail
16-05-2025
- Malay Mail
How low can you go? Lorry gets wedged under tunnel after driver ignores height limits in Labis
SEGAMAT, May 16 — A man's failure to heed height restrictions caused the lorry he was driving to become lodged inside a tunnel at Bukit Kecewa, Jalan Ibrahim, Labis, yesterday. The 4.28pm incident severely damaged the top of the vehicle after it collided with the tunnel's three-metre-high ceiling, Harian Metro reported. Segamat district police chief Superintendent Ahmad Zamry Marinsah told the Malay daily that the lorry was travelling from Labis to Selangor when the accident occurred. 'Fortunately, the driver was unharmed. The case is being investigated under Section 79(2) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for failing to comply with traffic signals,' he said. The driver was reportedly unaware of the vehicle's height upon reaching the tunnel, causing the upper section of the lorry to get stuck. This marks the second time a lorry has become trapped in the tunnel, following a similar incident several years ago.
Free Malaysia Today
14-05-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Driver dies in 2-lorry crash in Seremban
The victim's lorry following the crash this morning. (PDRM pic) PETALING JAYA : A man died after the lorry he was driving rammed into the rear of another lorry carrying gas on KM244.8 of the North-South Expressway (southbound) in Seremban today. The driver, 56, died of severe head injuries at the scene in the 6.10am incident, Sinar Harian reported. Seremban police chief Hatta Che Din said both lorries were on their way from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru. The driver of the other lorry was uninjured. Hatta said the victim's body was sent to Rembau Hospital's forensic department for an autopsy. He said the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless and dangerous driving.
