AMMAN — Details on the tragic accident that unfolded in the
Aqaba Tunnel emerged after a video circulated on social media, revealing a
truck driver crashing into several vehicles.
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The incident resulted in one fatality and 13 injuries.
The footage, which was widely circulated, depicts a truck
driver colliding with multiple vehicles within the tunnel's confines.
The camera angle showcased both the driver's face and the
road ahead.
During the video, people inside the tunnel can be seen
celebrating something before being hit. The collision between the truck and the
vehicles led to a chain reaction of crashes, causing significant damage.
Driver's speed and distress evidentThe video revealed that the truck driver was traveling at a
speed ranging between 30–60km/h, as indicated on the truck's speed monitor.
The sound of the driver's distressing screams can be heard
just moments before impact.
Following the incident, authorities have launched an
investigation to determine the root causes of the accident.
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