Fatal coal train crash in Whitsunday region ends horror day on north Queensland roads
1 year, 5 months ago

Fatal coal train crash in Whitsunday region ends horror day on north Queensland roads

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Police allege a driver deliberately went around boom gates, just moments before it was struck by a fully loaded coal train. Key points: Police say the driver went around boom gates at the level crossing The coal train was fully loaded at the time of the incident Multiple investigations are underway including by police and Aurizon A 50-year-old man from Townsville, who was a passenger in the four-wheel-drive ute, died last night at the scene near Bogie, south-west of Bowen. Police Inspector Jeremy Novosel said drivers should always pay attention to their surroundings. "We've got two small communities — Whitsunday and Bowen/Collinsville — who will be feeling the brunt of this loss of life," Inspector Novosel said.

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Truck driver dies in collision with road train near Widgiemooltha in West Australian Goldfields
1 year, 6 months ago

Truck driver dies in collision with road train near Widgiemooltha in West Australian Goldfields

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A 33-year-old man has died after two trucks collided near the Goldfields town of Widgiemooltha, about 600 kilometres east of Perth on Tuesday morning. Key points: A 33-year-old man has died after two trucks collided on the Goldfields Highway 100km south of Kalgoorlie The road between Coolgardie and Norseman has been closed Police say their investigation into the fatal incident …

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