Runaway tyre smashes windshield of police car in Pennsylvania, cops escape unhurt. Watch

The video of the tyre smashing the windshield of police car in Pennsylvania was posted Facebook by Spring Township Police Department.

Published on: Feb 17, 2022, 13:25:45 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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A video of an out-of-control tyre that ended up smashing the windshield of a police car in Pennsylvania was recently posted online. Shared on Facebook by Spring Township Police Department, the video has now created a buzz online.

The image, taken from the video shared by a police department in Pennsylvania, shows the tyre approaching the police car just before smashing the windshield. (Facebook/@Spring Township Police Department)

The police department also shared a descriptive caption along with the video. They mentioned that no one was hurt in this incident.

“Talk about expecting the unexpected! Today while monitoring traffic in the 1300 block of Zion Rd. Officers were caught by surprise when a pickup truck traveling west lost a wheel/tire that struck the patrol unit the officers were sitting in. Luckily the tire struck the cruiser and then launched in the air off to the opposite side of the road instead of traveling into the opposite lane and striking a moving vehicle coming in the other direction. The cruiser suffered some extensive damage but both officers and the driver of the truck were not injured,” they wrote.

The video shows the police car standing on the road. Suddenly, a runaway tyre comes rolling towards them. Within moments, it smashes against the windshield of the car.

Take a look at the video:

This is, however, not the only video that the department posted. They also shared a video showing the inside of the car after the incident. “This is an inside view of the cruiser as the tire smashes into the windshield. Notice the glass shards that encapsulate the interior of the vehicle. We are very grateful both officers were okay!” they wrote.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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