A group of strangers came together to save a truck driver after his rig skidded on a snowy Pennsylvania road, leaving the cab dangling off a steep cliff. Matthew Collins was driving through a severe winter storm on Friday when two cars ahead lost control. Attempting to brake, Collins lost control of his 18-wheeler, which smashed through 30 feet of guardrail before stopping, with the cab precariously hanging over the edge.
Collins was trapped inside, unable to open his door due to obstructing tree branches, while the smell of leaking diesel raised fears of fire. Moments later, a rescuer arrived, cleared the branches, forced the door open, and pulled Collins to safety with one arm. Looking up, Collins saw eight men forming a human chain to secure their descent back up the icy slope.
Truck driver Arlyn Satanek captured the dramatic rescue in a photo and described the moment as instinctive teamwork: “It was just like everyone knew—we have to get this guy up. It was awesome,” he told WTAE News. After ensuring Collins’ safety, the rescuers quietly returned to their vehicles.
Although Collins didn’t get a chance to thank them immediately, he later expressed gratitude for their selflessness and remarked on their exemplary kindness, saying it’s reassuring to know such people still exist.