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'A miracle': Driver pregnant with twins survives pole shooting through windshield, hitting her in stomach
By John Ross Ferrara at KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News
· July 7, 2026
· 1 min read
A pregnant driver and her unborn twins survived a metal bar shooting through a van’s front windshield and hitting her in the stomach on a Southern California freeway earlier this month.
Why this matters in Westlake News
The shocking incident of a pregnant driver surviving a metal bar piercing her stomach on a Southern California freeway earlier this month has left many in the West Lake Hills community grateful for the miraculous outcome. Although the incident occurred outside of Texas, it raises concerns about the potential for similar freak accidents on local roads. With the growing traffic volume in the Austin area, residents of West Lake Hills may wonder about the safety measures in place to prevent such incidents on their own commutes. The fact that the driver and her unborn twins survived is a testament to the resilience of the human body, and local residents may be interested in learning more about the emergency response and medical care that contributed to this positive outcome.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A pregnant driver and her unborn twins survived a metal bar shooting through a van’s front windshield and hitting her in the stomach on a Southern California freeway earlier this month.
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