Miraculous Escape: 2 Run For Life As Speeding Sand Dumper Overturns On Gujarat Highway After Avoiding Biker (WATCH)

A speeding sand-laden dumper overturned on Vanthali-Junagadh Highway near Shapur Chowk in Gujarat after its driver reportedly braked suddenly to avoid hitting a motorcyclist. Around 15 tonnes of sand spilled onto a car parked by the roadside, where two people were standing. Both managed to run away moments before the sand and dumper reached them, escaping what could have been a fatal accident.

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Dumper loses control while avoiding motorcyclist

The incident took place near Shapur Chowk on the Vanthali-Junagadh Highway. According to a report by Bhaskar English, the dumper carrying around 15 tonnes of sand was travelling along the road when a motorcyclist suddenly took a turn to cross the highway.

The driver of the dumper then reportedly applied brakes in an attempt to avoid hitting the biker. However, the vehicle was travelling at high speed and the sudden braking caused the driver to lose control.

Watch: A speeding sand-laden dumper truck on Vanthali-Junagadh highway overturned after driver suddenly braked to avoid a biker crossing the road. Around 15 tonnes of sand spilled onto car parked by the roadside. Two people standing near car narrowly escaped after running to... twitter/TdSm7k7xZj

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The heavy dumper then overturned, sending its load of sand towards the roadside.

Two people run to safety

At the time of the accident, two people were standing beside a car parked on the side of the highway. As the dumper veered towards them, they quickly ran away.

The sand carried by the dumper fell onto the parked car and one of the people nearby. Despite the frightening impact, both people miraculously escaped without injuries.

DUMP TRUCK FLIPS ONTO CAR IN JUNAGADHA sand-laden dumper overturned near Vanthli Yard in Junagadh, Gujarat, falling onto a car people standing near the vehicle narrowly escaped as the heavy truck overturned terrifying moment was captured on CCTV. CCTV footage... twitter/UQcabDByAv

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The CCTV footage capturing their narrow escape has since spread widely on social media, leaving viewers shocked by how close they came to being caught under the overturned vehicle and sand.

Locals demand action against reckless driving

The accident also triggered anger among local residents, who raised concerns about dumpers allegedly being driven at high speed on the highway. They have called for stricter action to prevent heavy vehicles from being driven recklessly and putting other road users at risk.

Following the accident, police reached the spot and helped clear the road. Traffic was affected for some time as the overturned dumper and spilled sand had to be removed.

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