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Chlorine truck crashes near Taree

Posted August 29, 2008 12:50:00

A truck carrying pool chlorine has overturned on the Pacific Highway near Taree.

The accident happened just before 1:00am AEST today.

The 30-year-old Victorian driver of the truck was taken to hospital for observation.

Fire officers, hazardous material crews and police attended the scene and traffic diversions were put in place.

Tags: road-accidents, coffs-harbour-2450, taree-2430

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