Talk about a close call near Asotin, Washington. A driver narrowly escaped a serious accident when they came face-to-face with a massive rockslide.

Falling Rock Scare: Driver Avoids Serious Harm Near Asotin

Nothing is scarier than coming around a corner in the middle of the night and seeing the unexpected. We've all been there, and it's not fun.

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In a posting from the Asotin Fire Department, here are details of the close call:

A pickup truck pulling a fifth-wheel camper was struck by a rock slide approximately six miles south of Asotin along Snake River Road on Tuesday night.
Rescue crews from Asotin County Fire District #1 and City of Asotin Fire Department were dispatched just after 9:30 p.m. following reports that the slide had hit the camper as it was traveling down the roadway.
Asotin Fire Department #1 via Facebook
Asotin Fire Department #1 via Facebook
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Rock Slide Along Asotin Route Ends Without Major Injuries

 

The rock slide blocked most of the road, though vehicles were able to navigate around the main debris.

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The Asotin County Road Department arrived at the scene around 10:30 p.m. to clear the slide.

Asotin Fire Department #1 via Facebook
Asotin Fire Department #1 via Facebook
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No injuries were reported; however, the fifth-wheel camper sustained extensive damage.

I've driven those country roads before, and luckily, the driver walked away without any injuries.

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