2 survive after overturned big rig crushes their car on 91 Freeway in Orange County – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Unsplash)
Anaheim — Two occupants escaped serious harm when a semi-truck lost control and flipped onto their vehicle on the eastbound 91 Freeway late Monday evening.[1][2] Firefighters from Anaheim pulled the pair from the wreckage and rushed them to a hospital, along with the truck driver. The incident highlighted the dangers of high-speed freeway travel in a busy Orange County corridor.
The Crash Sequence
The collision occurred around 7:27 p.m. on May 5, just past the Magnolia Avenue on-ramp on the eastbound 91 Freeway.[1] Witnesses reported that the semi-truck suddenly lost control before overturning and landing directly atop a passenger car.[2] A nearby K-rail bore much of the weight, which stopped the rig from fully demolishing the sedan underneath.
This partial support proved critical. Emergency crews arrived to find the car severely compressed but the occupants alive. The scene drew quick attention from local traffic monitors, who noted injuries and urged drivers to seek alternate routes.
Swift Emergency Action
Anaheim Fire Department personnel responded immediately. They assisted the two trapped occupants in escaping the mangled vehicle before transporting them to a nearby hospital.[1] The semi-truck driver also received medical evaluation at a hospital…