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Trucker foils attempted hijacking caught on dash cam

A dramatic encounter between truck drivers occurred on a Mexican road, captured on a dash cam. The incident unfolded on a narrow, two-lane road with guardrails.

The incident: A bobtail rig, without a trailer, cut in front of a truck pulling a full trailer, attempting what appeared to be a hijacking.

  • The bobtail rig braked abruptly, trying to cause an accident and block the truck.
  • The filming truck driver managed to push the bobtail into the guardrail and kept driving.

While the video doesn't show any serious injuries, it highlights the dangers truckers face on the road, even from other truck drivers.

Viewer reactions: Comments on the video speculated the bobtail driver intended to hijack the trailer, referring to the drivers as "road pirates."

The event shows the vigilance required by truckers, even in seemingly routine situations on the road. Fortunately, the trucker filming the incident regained control and continued without further incident.

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