Flying tire crushes truck on Anthony Henday Drive

Truck crushed by flying tire on the Henday Police say the driver escaped injury after an object crashed on to his truck.

EDMONTON — Emergency crews were called to Anthony Henday Drive just south of Lessard Road on Tuesday after a truck was hit by a loose tire.

The truck’s roof was crushed when a dual wheel from another vehicle crashed through the windshield just after 10 a.m.

The tire is an 11R 22.5.

The owner of the tire contacted police on Tuesday afternoon when he noticed the wheel was missing.

Police are investigating the incident.

According to police, the driver of the truck pulled over to call for help and was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Southbound traffic in the area was impacted.