Terror on the Highway: Block of Ice Crashes Through Semi-Truck’s Windshield in Kansas
A massive block of ice flew off a van, shattering a semi-truck’s windshield—luckily, the driver walked away with just minor injuries. 🌐 #News #CottonwoodFallsKS #Kansas #Accident
COTTONWOOD FALLS, KS – A massive block of ice flew off a van and shattered the windshield of a semi-truck on a Kansas highway, leaving authorities urging motorists to take extra care when driving in winter conditions. The dramatic incident unfolded on U.S. Highway 50 in Chase County on Thursday, January 9, 2025, and was caught on camera by the truck driver’s dashboard cam.
The Incident on Highway 50
The truck driver was traveling on U.S. Highway 50 around noon when the unexpected happened. A large block of ice flew off an oncoming van and smashed into the windshield of his semi-truck.
The windshield was completely shattered, but thankfully, the driver was able to keep control of the vehicle. The incident was recorded by the truck’s dashboard camera and shared by the Chase County Sheriff’s Office.
The Sheriff’s Office Response and Safety Reminder
The Chase County Sheriff’s Office quickly shared the footage on Facebook, along with a warning to all drivers.
“Folks, we can all do a little better at cleaning the snow and ice off of our vehicles before traveling,” the office wrote alongside the video.
The message emphasizes the importance of taking a few extra minutes to ensure vehicles are properly cleared of snow and ice to prevent accidents like this one.
The Truck Driver’s Quick Thinking and the Aftermath
Despite the frightening moment, the truck driver remained calm and was able to bring the vehicle to a safe stop.
“The driver of this semi did an incredible job of safely bringing the unit to a stop,” said the sheriff’s office.
Though the driver suffered minor cuts from the shattered glass, he refused transport to the hospital, as he was not seriously injured.
The sheriff’s office added, “it could have been so much worse.”
Winter storms have been sweeping through several states, with freezing temperatures reaching as far south as Florida. In the midst of these extreme conditions, the warning from local authorities to clean off vehicles before heading out could be the difference between a close call and a much more serious accident.
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