Excavator Tips, Crushes Cars

April 4, 2023
Toppled as it was being loaded

An excavator toppled from a trailer in Utah, crushing two vehicles parked nearby.

According to local news reports, the excavator was being loaded onto the trailer when it fell.

See tips on safe trailering.

Source: TownLift.com

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