The proliferation of traffic circles throughout the globe is well known. Here is a hidden hazard with traffic circles that many workplaces fail to acknowledge.
A truck loaded with aluminum overturned on the morning of one morning in May 2025. The accident happened around 10:30 am and was witnessed by agents of the (nearby government agency), who were inspecting traffic in the area.
According to information, the driver lost control of the steering when going around the roundabout. Despite the scare, no one was injured. The damage was only material.
Trailer loaded with aluminum overturns
The overturning occurred near the sidewalk, which avoided further inconvenience in local traffic. Vehicle traffic continued normally in the region, according to (the witnesses).
The truck remains at the
site awaiting removal, which will be done by the company responsible for
transporting the cargo.
Driver loses control
and causes overturning
According to witnesses,
the driver tried to make the turn, but was unable to stabilize the vehicle. The
truck, which was carrying a heavy load of aluminum, ended up tipping over on
its side.
We pray that the injured trucker recovers from any injuries they may have received. We are thankful the overturned truck did not land on a vehicle or pedestrian.
On our
travels we spoke to plant owners, managers, etc. about the effect traffic circles
have upon their business. Most comment on the hazards traffic circles pose upon
departing their business. One smelter manager told us that they refused the
opportunity to ship molten metal because of the quantity of traffic circles
that would have to be traveled. The manager said “I do not trust the truckers
to drive slowly around the traffic circles”.
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