Truck loses tires: luck in misfortune for drivers in Pflach!

Von WOM

In an extraordinary incident, a 53-year-old truck driver was very lucky in Pflach on Monday afternoon. During his journey on the L69, more precisely at 3:31 p.m., he lost the back twin tires of his company truck. These dissolved unexpectedly and flew onto the road, where they collided with an oncoming car. The car was directed by a driver of the same age, which luckily remained unharmed in the accident. However, the property damage caused by the contact of the tires with the front of the vehicle is significant, such as

Investigations run

The exact circumstances that led to the incident are currently the subject of police investigations. At the scene of the accident, three of the lost wheel nuts were ensured, which could provide evidence of possible technical defects. The police are now investigating why the tires fell while driving. Such incidents are not only risky for the drivers involved, but also for other road users who are endangered, such as tt.com reported.

Fortunately, both the driver of the truck and that of the car were good at this time. However, the incident shows the dangers on our streets and the importance of regular vehicle inspections to avoid such dangerous breakdowns.

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