Two pedestrians have miraculously survived after being hit by concrete slabs which flew off a truck on an Adelaide highway.
Footage of the incident shows a truck losing its load on the North-South Motorway in Bolivar just after 10.30am on Friday morning.
In the video vehicles can be seen merging in front of the truck, causing two 15-tonne concrete segments to slam into three cars which were parked on the side of the road.
Two pedestrians miraculously survive after being hit by concrete slabs which flew off a truck on an Adelaide motorway.
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Two pedestrians who were standing next to a broken-down vehicle on the shoulder of the road were struck by the parked cars, but escaped without serious injury, South Australia Police said.
One was taken to hospital by ambulance with a suspected broken arm, while the other suffered minor injuries, as did another person involved in the incident.
All vehicles were towed away, and a crane was brought in to clear the scene.
“Police are amazed that no one was killed during this incident,” police said in a statement.
“This incident serves as a reminder that all road users have a responsibility to help keep South Australian roads safe. Motorists should allow heavy vehicles the space and stopping distance they need, and drivers transporting loads must ensure they are properly secured before commencing their journey.”
Heavy Vehicle Enforcement Unit officers examined the scene and vehicles, and investigations into the crash are ongoing.
Header image: Left, right, the slabs flying off the truck (South Australia Police).
