On December 2nd, a cement tanker truck overturned on Dongfeng Avenue in Feidong County, Hefei, Anhui Province, crushing a nearby small sedan.
Online videos show that under an overpass, the black sedan was completely flattened by the cement tanker truck, and the trapped driver stuck his hand out of the car to call for help. After two cranes lifted the cement tanker truck, the trapped man was rescued. Despite the severe damage to the sedan, the trapped man appeared to be unharmed and was seen lying on a stretcher using a mobile phone.
According to the Feidong County Public Security Bureau, at around 12:26 pm on December 2nd, a concrete mixer truck overturned at the intersection of Dongfeng Avenue while traveling from east to west along Yuxi Road, crushing a small sedan. There was only one person, the driver, in the car who suffered minor injuries and has been sent to the hospital for treatment with no life-threatening conditions.
The incident has sparked an outpouring of emotions from many netizens, expressing astonishment. “Wow, the news of this accident is circulating wildly in the Hefei food delivery group. Everyone thought the person must have been gone, but unexpectedly, the owner of the car is incredibly lucky this time.” “The car was completely flattened, solely survivor’s luck.” “This is what they call a narrow escape, good fortune is sure to follow.” “Their ancestors must have accumulated great virtues.”
The miraculous survival of the driver in the face of such a catastrophic accident is a testament to the unpredictable nature of life and the resilience of the human spirit. As the community reflects on the incident, it serves as a reminder of the importance of safety measures on the road and the fragility of life.