Big rig loses tire on I-35, strikes minivan injuring child

A freak accident occurred on Interstate 35E in southern Dallas, Texas Friday morning, injuring one child.

A fuel tanker lost one of its front tires, sending the giant tire into the median before it struck at least one vehicle - a minivan, damaging the minivan's passenger window.  The southbound tanker lost its tire as it passed the Ledbetter Drive exit in the Red Bird area, WFAA-TV (Channel 8) reported - see video after the click.

A child inside the minivan was transported to a local hospital for treatment of injuries.

The driver of the fuel tanker will not face any charges for the accident.

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