Video: Todd Gilliland, Austin Hill Among Playoff Drivers Involved in Multi-Truck Accident at Gateway

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A random mechanical issue for John Hunter Nemechek has caused a multi-truck accident at the start finish line in Friday Night’s Toyota 200 Presented by CK Power at World Wide Technology Raceway, one that has collected a number of drivers in the seven-race playoffs.

Here's what happened: pic.twitter.com/8OVqjkmfmi

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The accident happened with John Hunter Nemechek’s No. 4 Toyota Tundra slowed dramatically, causing drivers to scramble to avoid the slowing truck. Tyler Ankrum checked up in the aftermath of the accident, getting tagged by Todd Gilliland and spinning in front of many others, including Ty Majeski, Christian Eckes and Grant Enfinger. Further in the rear, Jake Griffin, Chandler Smith and Dawson Cram also received some damage.

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