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• Driver ‘lucky to be alive’ after vehicle hit by truck tire on Highway 400

  "A tractor trailer wheel bouncing into your occupant compartment like that could have easily resulted in fatal injuries," OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt said.

  Canada

  Mar 13, 2023
  
• ‘I dodged a bullet:’ Ontario man recalls moment flying tire hit car, drivers encouraged to check wheels

  While the Colborne, Ont., man narrowly escaped death after a tire struck his car, the incident wasn't the only one on Ontario highways in recent weeks.

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  Apr 9, 2021
  
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• Woman ‘lucky to be alive’ after vehicle hit by flying tire on Highway 401 in Toronto

  "I looked back and thought this is it. I am going to die and this is the end," Lisa said fighting back tears.

  Canada

  Mar 30, 2021
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• Toronto man killed in flying tire incident was preparing for a new life: ‘All of that was taken’

  "He blew me a kiss like something was going to happen and I will cherish that moment forever."

  Canada

  Aug 14, 2020
• Flying tire strikes vehicle on eastbound Highway 401 in Scarborough killing driver

  The victim has been identified as Christian Romero-Mancilla of Toronto.

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  Aug 12, 2020