A recent incident took a dramatic turn when a lorry, which had collided into the rear of another vehicle, tipped over and appeared to be doomed to crash.
However, in a surprising twist, the driver managed to pull off a stunning feat of skill, righting the overturned vehicle as it slid precariously over the side of the road.
A viral dashcam video, shared widely on social media yesterday (Jan 21) captured the moment that had netizens holding their breath.
The footage showed the lorry tipping over, leaving it in what seemed like an impossible position. Just as it looked like disaster was imminent, the driver defied expectations by using quick reflexes to steer the vehicle back onto its wheels.
Behind the lorry, a car was seen slamming on its brakes in an attempt to avoid a crash, but fortunately, no one was injured in the incident.
The sudden and unexpected turn of events had online users buzzing, with many commenting on the drivers incredible ability to prevent a potential disaster.
Netizens shared their admiration for the driver's calm and skillful reaction, with many leaving humorous comments about the incident, calling it a "lucky escape" and jokingly comparing the driver to a professional stunt performer.
This incident comes amid ongoing concerns over safety and vehicle maintenance in Malaysia's lorry industry, where accidents and fatalities have raised alarm.