iN VIDEO: Trucker swerved into oncoming lane to avoid head-on collision in Shuswap

An alert truck driver had to cross the centre line of the Trans-Canada Highway in order to avoid a head-on crash near Sicamous.

The near-miss was captured by the driver's dashcam and was shared to Skilled Truckers Canada – a Facebook page that highlights the risks of driving.

It happened on the evening of Oct. 25, according to an emailed statement from Skilled Truckers Canada.

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The driver recording the video was travelling eastbound on a two-lane portion of Highway 1. He had to swerve onto the other side of the road when a westbound transport truck came traveling straight towards him. The close call unfolded in a matter of seconds.

The headlights reflecting off the road indicate conditions were wet.

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The other truck went into the ditch and the driver was OK, a spokesperson for Skilled Truckers said.

An officer with Sicamous RCMP said they don't have a file related to the incident.

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