March 12, 2024

Trucker skillfully avoids crash with fire truck on highway

Steve Smith

A semi truck driver in Rochester, Minnesota, made a quick decision to prevent a collision with a fire truck on March 4, 2024.

Close call: The fire truck turned onto Highway 52 without noticing the semi, forcing the trucker to swerve onto the shoulder to avoid a crash.

Caught on camera: Traffic cameras show the semi narrowly avoiding the fire truck, which was responding to an earlier car versus semi collision.

The trucker's quick reaction and safe handling of their rig likely prevented another accident, showcasing the driver's skill in an emergency situation.

There were no reports of injuries or further incidents following the trucker's evasive maneuver.

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