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A truck breaking down on the interstate is always a precarious situation. Even when a driver manages to reach the shoulder, stationary vehicles off the roadway are sometimes still struck by passing traffic.
The danger is even greater when a vehicle fails in a live lane, as this incident demonstrated. The disabled pickup ultimately ended up engulfed in flames, underscoring how quickly a roadside breakdown can escalate into a serious emergency.
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