Steel part breaks windshield, strikes truck driver near Selma
A truck driver was seriously injured Monday evening when a large steel part from another truck broke through the truck's windshield, striking the driver in the chest.
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The tractor trailer was headed north on Interstate 95 near Selma when a large steel object called a strap winch broke through the windshield and struck the driver in the chest. The strap winch, which is a heavy device used to tighten cargo straps on big trucks, came from another tractor trailer, officials said.
The driver was able to safely pull his truck over and call 911.
A short time later, a passing off-duty DOT worker spotted the driver lying under his truck on the ground and stopped to help.
The truck driver was transported to WakeMed with what appeared to be serious injuries. According to a trooper at the scene, the driver may have only suffered a broken collar bone and is lucky to have survived the hit.
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