Disabled car, passengers narrowly escape oncoming semi on Utah highway

Thursday, March 28, 2024
IRON COUNTY, Utah (KABC) -- It was a close call for some travelers on a Utah interstate who narrowly avoided being hit by a semi truck.

The motorists' car had broken down on the highway and they were standing next to it on the road as the semi approached at full speed.
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A highway patrolman can be seen trying to flag down the semi before scrambling out of the way.

Fortunately, the group was able to do the same a split-second before the semi swerved and past them on the shoulder lane.
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No injuries were reported and the Utah highway patrol reminded drivers to look out for road hazards.
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