Storm chasers checking on one crashed trucker get hit by a second semi throughout blizzard

A well-liked storm chasing workforce received greater than they bargained for when their automobile was struck by an uncontrolled semi truck throughout a snow storm in North Dakota this week.

The crash occurred because the 606 Storm Chasing Crew was on I-94 close to Tappen, North Dakota. The workforce members stopped to examine on a trucker whose automobile jackknifed through the blizzard.

Because the storm chasers had been stopped checking on the trucker blocking the interstate, a second truck misplaced management whereas approaching the scene. The workforce mentioned they watched the second semi approaching quick in his rear view mirror and “made a b-line for the ditch,” but it surely wasn’t sufficient to forestall the crash. 

“So, first off, we’re okay. 100%. Automotive… not a lot. Second off, we had simply stopped to examine on a semi driver that had simply crashed and blocked the whole interstate along with his semi, we made certain he received out and into warmth out of the weather. Known as 911 upon him crashing, after which waited on assist. Sheriff pulled up, instructed us to sit down nonetheless to not transfer, he would return and warn individuals, so we did. We watched our rear view the whole time… Then this occurred. I made a b-line for the ditch, which can have saved us from a really main impression. Automotive is fairly tousled, in all probability can be getting a rental to get dwelling. protected to say, chase is named for the season. Til’ subsequent yr.. hopefully. However we’re protected,” 606 Storm Chasing mentioned. 

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