The bus had a close shave as its driver ...

The bus had a close shave as its driver swerved to the right a split second before the oncoming truck could run into it.

serious accident

close collision

narrow escape

deep dent

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close shave: a situation in which you only just manage to avoid an accident, etc.
• The car passed so close to us, it was really a close shave. The best option is narrow escape.

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