A Driver In Manitoba Got Fully Knocked Out When An Ice Chunk Smashed His Windshield

The passenger had to take control of the car on the highway. 😱
Manitoba RCMP Wants Drivers To Be Careful After A Guy Was Knocked Out By An Ice Chunk
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Manitoba RCMP is urging drivers to clear ice and snow off their vehicles before hitting the road after a chunk of ice left one man unconscious in his car on the highway.

In a tweet on April 20, when some parts of the country experienced snow, officials shared a pretty shocking photo of a smashed-up vehicle.

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Manitoba police explained that an ice chunk had flown off a truck on a local highway and smashed straight through the windshield of a 68-year-old man’s car.

The man was knocked unconscious by the ice chunk, forcing the passenger to try and control the vehicle until it stopped. While the driver is in a “serious” condition, officials say he’s stable.

Manitoba RCMP used this example to remind all drivers to ensure their vehicles are clear of snow, ice and any other debris before hitting the road.

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