A serious crash on January 20th shook the community of Warrenton, Missouri, when a semi-truck veered off Interstate 70 and slammed into a retaining wall at Warrenton Steel. The crash left the truck driver, a 60-year-old Minnesotan, with severe injuries.

The crash: The truck driver misjudged a curve while traveling eastbound, causing him to lose control and strike a concrete wall. Surveillance cameras caught the moment, showing the chaos of meat scattering from the refrigerated truck.

Immediate response: The first to assist were Warrenton Steel employees, who rushed to the aid of the injured driver. "He knew we were there to help. He understood some of what we were saying," an employee explained. They provided comfort until emergency services arrived.

• The employees and co-owner Jennifer Grooms, who is proud of her team, stayed with the driver for two hours during the rescue operation.
• They faced a language barrier as the driver didn't speak English, yet tried to reassure him throughout.

Aftermath: The driver was transported to a hospital with serious injuries. Workers at Warrenton Steel are hopeful for his recovery, reported KSDK News.

The incident caused significant damage and temporarily disrupted daily operations at the business, but the employees' actions displayed a strong sense of community and compassion in a time of crisis.