Arizona Truck Driver Loses Load of Beer on Highway

Cans of Bud Light were broken all over the ground after the top of the truck opened up.

June 8, 2017

NBC

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Police in Arizona report a truck driver lost control on a highway ramp on Wednesday and dumped a load of beer on the side of the road.

Cans of Bud Light were broken all over the ground after the top of the truck opened up.

The driver of the truck suffered minor injuries.

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