On a Washington State slope, a road coated with black ice led to chaotic moments for drivers and bystanders alike
In the United States, a stretch in Washington state became perilous as black ice blanketed the road. Motorists attempting to descend the slope found themselves in a difficult predicament, overwhelmed by the slick surface and slipping out of control.
The footage captures multiple vehicles a jeep, a hatchback, and a sedan losing traction and colliding with parked cars along the way. The incident unfolds with tangible speed as the SUV slides tens of meters before finally stopping. The hatchback strikes a parked vehicle and pushes it down the street, while the sedan crashes into a crossover lined up in the parking lot. The scene is chaotic, with the momentum of the crashes contributing to a broader sense of disorder on the street.
Amid the slipping traffic and the wreckage, other debris rolls across the roadway, including the remnants of Christmas trees that seem to drift along the surface just as the vehicles do. The combination of slick pavement and loose objects creates a hazardous environment for anyone nearby, underscoring how quickly weather conditions can transform a routine drive into a dangerous situation.
- Drive can be read in Telegram.
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