Truck Driver's Heroic Escape After Highway Robbery in Mexico

A truck driver's harrowing escape: Shot during a highway robbery in Mexico, he ran over the assailants to survive. The incident took place on the Mexico-Puebla highway, between Llano Grande and San Martín Texmelucan. The driver, whose name has not been released for safety reasons, recounted the events in a short video clip that has gone viral. "They shot at me," he says in the video, "and then I ran them over. I didn't know what else to do." The video shows bullet holes in the truck's windshield. This incident underscores the significant risks faced by truck drivers in Mexico, often targeted by armed robbers on highways. Authorities are investigating the incident. The driver's quick thinking and bravery saved his life, but the event also highlights the need for improved highway security measures to protect truckers.