Washington: A horrific road accident in Florida, USA, claimed the lives of three people after a speeding car collided with a truck attempting a U-turn.
Authorities said the truck driver, identified as Harjinder Singh, suddenly turned the vehicle to make a U-turn, blocking the entire road. A speeding car rammed into the truck, causing severe damage. The impact was so forceful that the roof of the car collapsed.
A video of the incident shows the truck making a sudden turn, leading to a queue of vehicles on the road after the collision.
Rescuers had to use hydraulic jacks to extricate the victims. Two occupants of the car died on the spot, while the driver, who was pulled out alive, succumbed to injuries at a local hospital.
Singh, who reportedly entered the US illegally in 2018, has been charged with murder. US authorities have also said he will be deported.
