Drivers at a busy intersection were left in complete shock after a terrifying crash involving a massive 18-wheeler was caught on camera and quickly spread across social media.
The horrifying footage shows traffic moving normally through the intersection when the large semi-truck suddenly barrels forward, smashing directly into multiple vehicles waiting at the light.
Within seconds, cars are sent spinning, crumpling, and sliding across the roadway as debris flies through the air.
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Several drivers appeared to have absolutely no time to react before the out-of-control truck slammed into the line of vehicles.
People watching the viral clip online described the crash as something “straight out of a movie” because of how violently the impact unfolded.
In the video, the force of the collision appears to push several vehicles into one another, creating a chain-reaction pileup in the middle of the intersection.
Witnesses at the scene reportedly rushed to help stunned drivers and passengers immediately after the crash.
At this time, officials have not released full details about what caused the terrifying wreck or whether the truck suffered a mechanical failure before the crash.
Information about injuries has also not yet been fully confirmed.
Videos of major crashes involving semi-trucks often go viral online because of the sheer size and force involved when massive commercial vehicles lose control.
Many viewers commenting on the footage said the clip serves as another reminder of how quickly everyday traffic situations can turn deadly in an instant.
Authorities are expected to continue investigating the crash to determine exactly what happened in the moments leading up to the collision.