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[QLD] Nissan veers into SUV causing rollover on M1 (files.ikt.id.au)
submitted 1 day ago by to c/brisbane@aussie.zone
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Description: "M1 North bound Just before gateway veer 1 Elderly women in flipped silver vehicle 2 Young men in the white vehicle"

Location: Pacific Mwy, Eight Mile Plains - QLD

Vehicle: Nissan Tiida

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[–] 4 points 23 hours ago* (5 children)

It looked like possible mechanic failure given the driver looks like they were struggling to control the car after pitting the suv. Possible damage from the impact, but it would explain the initial sudden swerve.

Also the dashcam truck is driving way too close... good thing noone was on their right side.

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  • [–] 2 points 21 hours ago (2 children)

    It’s possible but unlikely. They didn’t have a blowout nor hit a pot hole and were going in a straight line.

    Generally a mechanical failure causing the car to turn hard left wouldn’t happen in this situation.

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  • [–] 2 points 19 hours ago (1 child)

    Could be a snapped tie rod or steering knuckle, causing the wheel to buckle out suddenly with no discernable blowout

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  • [–] 2 points 17 hours ago

    Yeah, that’s what I was imagining. This generally doesn’t happen without a catalyst however.

    The likelihood of preexisting damage and just giving out while driving on straight flat pavement is very low…possible, sure, but very unlikely.

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