A viral video shows a red Mini Cooper wedged under a semi-trailer on I-10 in El Paso after weaving through traffic and briefly using the shoulder. FitFam El Paso posted the footage; KFOX14 and the El Paso Fire Department confirmed crews responded around 11 a.m. and that one person sustained minor injuries. TxDOT said lanes reopened shortly before noon. Online commenters compared the crash to movie stunts while noting how fortunate the outcome was.
Viral Video Shows Mini Cooper Wedged Under Semi-Truck on I-10 in El Paso; Driver Has Minor Injuries
Photo The Real FitFam El Paso / Facebook
A widely shared video of a highway collision on Interstate 10 in El Paso, Texas, underscores how quickly a routine drive can become dangerous at freeway speeds.
The clip, posted by FitFam El Paso, shows a red Mini Cooper weaving through traffic, briefly using the shoulder, and then crossing lanes before colliding with a semi-trailer. The impact drives the small hatchback partially beneath the trailer, producing a dramatic scene as surrounding vehicles slow and the Mini becomes lodged under the truck.
Response and Injuries
KFOX14 reported that El Paso police and fire crews responded to the crash on I-10 East near the Hawkins exit at about 11 a.m. on Sunday. Traffic-camera footage captured emergency vehicles blocking lanes while responders worked the scene, and backups quickly formed along the interstate. The El Paso Fire Department told KFOX14 that one person was injured and the reported injuries were minor.
Traffic Impact and Investigation
First responders initially arrived after reports of a traffic accident and a medical emergency near Exit 26. By shortly before noon, TxDOT said all lanes had reopened and traffic was beginning to return to normal. Investigators have not released additional details about what led to the crash; authorities will likely review the video and other evidence to determine events leading up to the collision.
Online Reaction
The dramatic footage prompted many viewers to compare the scene to movie stunts. Comment threads quickly referenced the Fast & Furious franchise — notably the franchise’s famous red Mustang-under-trailer sequence — and some users also mentioned The Italian Job. Beyond the movie jokes, commenters debated the Mini driver’s behavior and praised the fortunate outcome. Several viewers noted the video could be important evidence to determine fault and protect the truck driver or company from unfair blame.
While the visuals are alarming, official reports that only one person suffered minor injuries tempered initial fears and provided a better outcome than the raw footage suggested.
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