NEVADA, Iowa - Stunning footage captured by Iowa Department of Transportation cameras on Tuesday showed the chilling moment when a tornado swept over central Iowa, swallowing two trucks near the town of Nevada. Miraculously, no injuries were reported in the incident.

The harrowing scene unfolded on US Route 30 as the first tractor-trailer driver alerted by the approaching tornado, wisely pulled over. Moments later, the traffic cam captured a tanker truck hurtling past the stationary vehicle, seemingly unaware of the imminent danger ahead.

As the powerful wind shook the camera, rain obscured the vision, making it increasingly difficult to make out the images displayed. However, the swirling gray vortex of the tornado was clearly visible in the distance, just moments away from the moving tanker truck.

Reacting quickly, the tanker driver slammed on the brakes, desperately trying to avoid being devoured by the tornado. Unfortunately, the dense cloud mass swiftly enveloped the entire tanker, obscuring its red taillights and leaving it swallowed by the relentless force of nature.

Remarkably, no injuries were reported for either of the truck drivers involved in the incident. The Iowa State Patrol confirmed that emergency crews were promptly dispatched to the scene once the tornado had receded. Other drivers who witnessed the events passed by the two trucks once the storm had cleared.

In a stroke of luck, the tanker truck managed to survive the powerful tornado without being overturned. However, it was blown off the highway and ended up lodged among the trees along the roadside, bearing the scars from its harrowing encounter with the natural disaster.

The video footage serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable and devastating power of tornadoes, which can cause immense destruction in a matter of seconds. While the affected drivers escaped unscathed, their terrifying ordeal serves as a cautionary tale for all who traverse the highways in areas prone to severe weather.

As the cleanup and recovery process begins in central Iowa, authorities are reminding motorists to stay alert and heed warnings during severe weather events. The incident serves as a testament to the importance of vigilance and taking swift, decisive action to ensure personal safety in the face of nature's fury.