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Emergency services to control traffic lights in Qld trial

Source: ABC News
Published: Monday, September 22, 2008 12:17 AEST
Expires: Sunday, December 21, 2008 12:17 AEST

In an Australian first, the Qld Govt is trialling a system in Bundaberg where approaching emergency vehicles could have control to turn traffic lights green.

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