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Tyre Detaches From Moving Truck, Thai Gas Station Clerk Stops Fast-Running Wheel

Tyre detaches from moving truck


Tyre separation is one of the most terrifying scenarios for all drivers, especially those on the highway.

The reason is that the running wheel is unlikely to slow down, even after detaches from the vehicle. Without a doubt, it could then accidentally smash into other cars on the road and cause severe injuries.

Nevertheless, such an accident will not occur if we learn how to spot the problem and practice how to deal with it – like this gas station worker in Sakon Nakhon.

Here’s the story of a Thai gas station clerk in Sakon Nakhon who helped stop a running wheel that had fallen off of a moving truck.

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Thai gas station clerk stops a tyre that had fallen off a truck


On 14th November 2021, Thai TikToker, @oraya_ptk, posted a clip of a gas station worker who helped stop a running wheel that had fallen off of a moving truck.

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The footage shows the wheel accidentally separating from the rear-end of a moving truck as it was pulling out of the gas station.


GIF: @oraya_ptk   

While the separated wheel was running straight to nowhere, one of the gas station clerks noticed what was happening and took action immediately.


GIF: @oraya_ptk  

He quickly approached the running object and managed to stop it with his bare hands.


Netizens react & praise the worker


After the clip was posted on TikTok, it went viral and garnered over 343K views.

Many netizens commented on the video, sharing their thoughts on the incident.


Screenshot: @oraya_ptk   

Translation: The worker at this gas station is such a good person. He saw that a customer had dropped his things, and tried to return them. LOL

One netizen praised the gas station clerk for his kindness.


Screenshot: @oraya_ptk   

Translation: Hey truck, wait for your tyre.

Another netizen made a funny comment – speaking on behalf of the detached wheel, he asks the truck to wait for him.


Always be aware of what’s going on


This gas station worker may have saved many people from accidents that would’ve happened if the wheel managed to get in the way of other vehicles.

What we can learn from this is that while we cannot see the accident coming ahead of time, we can avoid potential incidents by being aware of the ongoing situation – just like the man in the above story.


Cover images adapted from (Clockwise from Left): @oraya_ptk, @oraya_ptk

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