Overview
- The incident occurred around 6 p.m. on February 2 in Rouen’s Tunnel de la Grand-Mare, when a truck lost a wheel that continued rolling for several hundred meters.
- Driver Elliot Rebulet, 24, filmed the sequence as the wheel crossed lanes, struck an oncoming car, and came to rest off the roadway.
- The motorist whose car was hit reported extensive bodywork damage, but authorities have not reported any injuries.
- Garage specialist James Aude said the wheel most likely came loose due to poorly tightened lug nuts, a view offered as expert opinion rather than an official finding.
- Reporters note heavy truck wheels can weigh up to about 100 kg, and Franceinfo highlights broader safety guidance on proper wheel torque and tire maintenance across Europe.