Driver scrambles to escape as stalled truck flips over on Indian roadside
Newsflare
2020-01-30
Views 447
A worn-out truck driver had to leap out of his vehicle after it flipped over while he parked on the roadside in south India.
The incident took place on January 28 in Konamedu in the city of Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Visuals caught on CCTV camera shows the tired driver getting out of the vehicle and going for a break. On coming back and starting the 12-wheeler, it started lurching over onto the edge of the road.
Realising what was happening, the driver climbed out just in time to avoid the fall.
Reportedly the driver was travelling from Arcot, Vellore to Ayapakkam in Chennai took a brief stop at Konamedu for a cup of tea just before the incident occurred.
The lorry and cargo was estimated to be worth 1.8 million INR (around $25,154.95 USD).
The incident took place on January 28 in Konamedu in the city of Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Visuals caught on CCTV camera shows the tired driver getting out of the vehicle and going for a break. On coming back and starting the 12-wheeler, it started lurching over onto the edge of the road.
Realising what was happening, the driver climbed out just in time to avoid the fall.
Reportedly the driver was travelling from Arcot, Vellore to Ayapakkam in Chennai took a brief stop at Konamedu for a cup of tea just before the incident occurred.
The lorry and cargo was estimated to be worth 1.8 million INR (around $25,154.95 USD).
Report form
RELATED VIDEOS
