How much force does it take to cut my Suburban rear frame?

Tiny
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  • 2011 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
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I was hit by 40ft lift genie in forklift configuration carrying a trash box. The guy hit me pretty hard at an angle in the rear of my suburban. The forklift blade went through the tailgate outer shell then cut a 7-inch cut into my frame. How much force would it take to go through tailgate shell and cut the frame?
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Saturday, January 21st, 2023 AT 12:11 PM

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Tiny
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Yep, that is some damage alight. It looks like the parts will need to be replaced I dont think a body shop can fix that can of damage. It was a lot of force to cause that. The exact pounds or velocity I wouldn't know.
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Sunday, January 22nd, 2023 AT 11:30 AM

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