A driver miraculously escaped death after a 50kg steel plate hit his skull in eastern China.

The terrifying moment was filmed in Jiaxing City in Zhejiang Province on August 10.

A lorry, in the midst of its journey, had its cargo of steel plates become unsecured, resulting in a cascade of metal onto the road.

One particular steel slab, a square measuring around 50 cm on each side and as thick as a thumb, weighing roughly 50kg, did not merely lie idle on the tarmac. Instead, it catapulted airborne and struck a following courier vehicle with devastating force.

The metal plate, with its immense weight and velocity, pierced through the front windshield of the express van, directly targeting the driver's head.

The quick-thinking driver, catching a glimpse of the impending danger, instinctively ducked to evade the lethal projectile. Despite his rapid response, the sharp edge of the plate caused a serious injury to his head. Miraculously, the wounded driver managed to pull the van over onto the emergency lane.

Subsequent medical evaluations revealed a significant gash and displacement of the driver's skull. The victim was hospitalised for treatment and observation.

Fortunately, the injury was not life-threatening. Investigations and follow-up actions regarding the accident are ongoing.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

8月10日上午，浙江嘉兴，常台高速嘉绍大桥嘉兴段。一辆半挂车运输途中钢板松动，洒落下来，钢板掉落高速路面后飞起，砸中后方快递车辆。这块钢板呈正方形，约50厘米见方，大拇指那么厚，重约一百斤。钢板瞬间砸穿快递车前挡风玻璃后，正中后车司机头的前部，驾驶员看有东西飞来本能躲了一下，锋利的刀片还是将头部砸伤，最终驾驶员忍痛将车停在应急车道。后来经过医生检查，司机头盖骨砸出一个大洞，头骨发生偏移，需留院观察接受治疗，万幸没有危及生命目前，事故的后续情况还在进一步处理中。
8月10日，一辆半挂车运输途中钢板松动脱落下来，砸中后方快递车辆。钢板瞬间砸穿前挡风玻璃后，正中后车司机面门，造成司机王某头盖骨破碎，头骨偏移，所幸没有生命危险。这块钢板约半米见方，重约一百斤。目前，事故的后续情况还在进一步处理中。