A truck driver endured a harrowing ordeal on Wednesday night after being violently assaulted and robbed by hijackers.
The driver, whose identity has not been disclosed, was allegedly hijacked at a stop sign by suspects who pointed a gun at him and forced him to open the doors of his truck.
The suspects then assaulted the driver, forcing him to the bunk bed of the truck as they drove to a secluded area.
Upon arrival, the perpetrators stole all the wheels from the truck and side tipper trailers, abandoning the driver at the scene.
Fortunately, a passerby discovered the driver and alerted authorities, who rushed him to the hospital for medical attention.
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The suspects remain at large, and a thorough investigation is underway to apprehend those responsible for this heinous crime.
The truck driver’s condition is currently unknown, but it is reported that he is receiving treatment for his injuries.
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