Ouch dude
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accident Truck driver got crushed by reversing tanker
- Thread starter Lord Gutsy
- Start date
Shoulda stand from the side of the truck and not back. I think it was his time to go
Ibuprofen will do the trick
Back Story, South Africa - February 4, 2026
Full quote:
"February 4, 2026 – A truck driver was killed in a workplace accident after being pinned between a reversing tanker truck and a stationary vehicle while assisting with a parking maneuver in a confined yard.
The incident occurred in a tight yard where multiple trucks were parked. A tanker truck was reversing, with several vehicles positioned behind it. To prevent potential collisions and ensure safe positioning, another driver stepped in to guide the reversing tanker. This is a routine practice among truck drivers in yards, depots, truck stops, and loading bays, where drivers often assist one another to maintain safety and avoid damage.
The guiding driver directed the tanker operator to maneuver carefully around the parked trucks. As the tanker continued reversing, it approached a stationary Volvo truck. The guiding driver then positioned himself in front of the Volvo truck to improve visibility for the tanker driver and to accurately signal the remaining distance. He used hand signals to instruct the tanker driver to slow down and stop.
However, the tanker driver misjudged the remaining distance. The tanker continued moving backward and struck the guiding driver, pinning him between the rear of the tanker trailer and the front of the stationary Volvo truck. Realizing the collision, the tanker driver immediately moved the vehicle forward. Emergency assistance was provided at the scene, but the injuries proved fatal.
The entire sequence was captured on CCTV footage, which has since circulated among drivers in the trucking community.
No further details on the identities of the drivers, the specific yard location, or the exact date and time of the incident have been released. No additional injuries were reported.
This incident underscores the ongoing hazards truck drivers face even in off-road environments, where close-quarters maneuvering and reliance on visual guidance remain common despite the risks of misjudgment or limited visibility. The trucking community has acknowledged the loss of a driver who was attempting to assist a colleague in completing the task safely."
Full quote:
"February 4, 2026 – A truck driver was killed in a workplace accident after being pinned between a reversing tanker truck and a stationary vehicle while assisting with a parking maneuver in a confined yard.
The incident occurred in a tight yard where multiple trucks were parked. A tanker truck was reversing, with several vehicles positioned behind it. To prevent potential collisions and ensure safe positioning, another driver stepped in to guide the reversing tanker. This is a routine practice among truck drivers in yards, depots, truck stops, and loading bays, where drivers often assist one another to maintain safety and avoid damage.
The guiding driver directed the tanker operator to maneuver carefully around the parked trucks. As the tanker continued reversing, it approached a stationary Volvo truck. The guiding driver then positioned himself in front of the Volvo truck to improve visibility for the tanker driver and to accurately signal the remaining distance. He used hand signals to instruct the tanker driver to slow down and stop.
However, the tanker driver misjudged the remaining distance. The tanker continued moving backward and struck the guiding driver, pinning him between the rear of the tanker trailer and the front of the stationary Volvo truck. Realizing the collision, the tanker driver immediately moved the vehicle forward. Emergency assistance was provided at the scene, but the injuries proved fatal.
The entire sequence was captured on CCTV footage, which has since circulated among drivers in the trucking community.
No further details on the identities of the drivers, the specific yard location, or the exact date and time of the incident have been released. No additional injuries were reported.
This incident underscores the ongoing hazards truck drivers face even in off-road environments, where close-quarters maneuvering and reliance on visual guidance remain common despite the risks of misjudgment or limited visibility. The trucking community has acknowledged the loss of a driver who was attempting to assist a colleague in completing the task safely."
That might be my old pal Retard Jones.
Darwin's in town!
chanchunlok
Fresh Meat
Bro, do you think of yourself as Rubber Screaming Chicken?
ghastly_Predator
Forum Veteran
I guess some people were just born Stupid.
