Tip Truck

[Kiwifruit]

Tonight on my way to tennis. Didn't see it happen but was one of the first to stop. Engine was still running and spraying diesel out. Driver was still in the cab, started to kick at the windscreen, once a small hole was made I was able to peel the glass back enough to get the driver out. They were starting to fret as there was a lot of fuel about.
Good to have bike gear with gloves and a visor on so didn't have to worry about the shards of glass.
Driver was ok, just a bit shocked.
Going too fast. 
Felt good to have been able to help get them out.

[KiwiCol]

That looks nasty Col, somebodys Christmas (and more) is buggered.  That'll be very expensive.  Good on ya for helping. 

[DP1400]

You helped whilst others drove by.......`Five Star`mate.   

[grog]

Well done Col.👍👍

[Kiwifruit]

Looking at the photos again. I wonder if that camera caught it ?

[VladTepes]

Well done @Kiwifruit   

Hope it was a fleet truck and not owner/driver.


One of these is always handy. There are many varieties but the thing is they make it easy to smash auto glass and to cut jammed seat belts.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/284506498198?hash=item423de8a496:g:Ga8AAOSwfxthel~a

(not endorsing this particular item one way or the other just for example purposes)

[Eric GSX1400K3]

Well done Col

[Kiwifruit]

Wife and I spoke about those tools this morning Mike, we are going to put them in our cars. Hopefully never have to use it but could be a lifesaver.

[VladTepes]

I carry a good first aid kit on the bike along with one of those tools and a tourniquet.  All potential life-savers.

[froudy]

Nice one Kiwifruit

I've been first on the scene at three RTA's over the many years I've been driving now. You just seem to kick into auto mode. Assess the situation and get the driver out of the way asap.
The worst one was when driving on an icy lane as it was getting light early one morning. Came oround a bend in my trusty old Hotpoint van and was confronted with an estate car on it's roof  facing me. The guy was ok and I managed to open the tail gate and he crawled out. I went back in to get his mobile phone so that we could summons help from the emergency services. All turned out ok and no one was injured thankfully.

[Mick_J]

Well Done Col.  Might even put bikers in a good light for some road users. 

[GSXKING]

Well done Col you're a good man to help out when others seem to be too busy to care. 

That truck will have a big twist in the chassis and the container looks like it's taken a big hit also 

[Kiwifruit]

Well Done Col.  Might even put bikers in a good light for some road users.

Hadn't considered that but let's hope so.
People can be quick to paint motorcyclists In a dark light.
Thought about it afterwards and nobody would have a clue who I was as I didn't even take my sunnies off.
Helped put dirt on the spilled diesel, didn't speak with the driver again took those two photos and left.

Yes Chris the trailer and container had taken a good shot. I was surprised to see how bent the container was. The tractor units don't enjoy being twisted over like that then slapped on the ground. What I couldn't understand was why the fuel was spraying out, it was pulsing,. The engine took a while to stop. A bloke had got on top of the cab and I called out turn the engine off, he held up the keys as the engine continued to run. Pleased it wasn't in America as everything explodes after an accident......well in their movies it does.

[Globalrider]

Gold Star Col!

[Kiwifruit]

Thanks for the pat on the back lads. I just happened to be there. I'm sure you'd all do the same.