Arizona Delivery Truck Obliterated by Train After Last-Minute U-Turn Attempt at Railroad Crossing
ARIZONA – A delivery truck driver narrowly escaped death after making a last-minute U-turn on railroad tracks, leaving his vehicle directly in the path of an oncoming train. The shocking moment was caught on video and has since gone viral, sparking a wave of reactions online.
Terrifying Seconds Before Impact
The incident was filmed in a series of three clips by TikTok user @yaa._sinn. The first video shows worried bystanders as the sound of an approaching train grows louder. In the second clip, the truck can be seen awkwardly trying to maneuver off the tracks with a desperate U-turn.
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While the truck’s cabin cleared the crossing just in time, the large storage container in the back was left exposed. Within seconds, the train plowed into it, shattering the trailer into pieces.
Debris Scatters Across the Street
Instead of taking cover, stunned onlookers watched as metal and glass shards exploded across the street. One bystander continued recording even as debris flew dangerously close.
The truck driver managed to keep driving away from the wreck, dragging a destroyed traffic light along with the remains of his vehicle.
Driver Escapes, Vehicle Destroyed
The third video confirmed that the driver escaped unharmed. Though visibly shaken, he appeared more worried about the catastrophic damage to his work vehicle. Commenters quickly flooded the post with relief — and humor.
One viewer wrote, “At least he’s alive, but ik he’s FIRED.” Another added, “IK truck driver heart must’ve been racing.”
Public Reaction
The viral clip has reignited conversations about railroad crossing safety. Some viewers criticized the driver’s poor decision-making, while others said they could understand the panic of being trapped on the tracks as a train barreled down.
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