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Lorry Blowout Sparks Near Miss on M4
12 Dec
Summary
- A lorry tyre exploded on the M4 near Bristol, creating debris.
- Dashcam footage shows a driver swerving to avoid the hazard.
- The lorry driver managed to control the vehicle after the blowout.

Shocking dashcam footage captured a dramatic incident on the M4 motorway near Bristol, where a lorry driver narrowly avoided a serious crash following a terrifying tyre blowout.
The front-right tyre of a highway maintenance vehicle suddenly exploded while in the inside lane, scattering debris across the busy motorway. The immediate aftermath saw a car driver swerve to avoid the dangerous situation.
Fortunately, the lorry driver demonstrated remarkable skill and composure, managing to control the massive vehicle and bring it to a safe stop on the hard shoulder, averting a potentially catastrophic collision.



