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July 28, 2018 13:10:59
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A person died at the scene after the collision of a truck and a car on the Monaro Highway at Hume. (ABC News: Jake Evans)
A person died after a truck and a car crashed on Monaro Road in Canberra, the second accident deadly on the road in less than a fortnight. It appears that the truck hit the back of a car at a traffic light at the intersection of the Monaro Expressway and Mugga Lane at Hume
ACT police said that one person died on the scene and that several people were transported to the hospital. Sergeant David Wills stated that the multi-vehicle accident occurred around 9:30 am.
"Unfortunately, as a result of this collision, an occupant of one of the vehicles is dead, "he said. Sergeant Wills said the ACT Policing collision and reconstruction team was investigating and that a number of witnesses had already spoken with the officers. "We are looking for other witnesses and camcorder images that other drivers could use for the investigation."
Sergeant Wills stated that fatal accidents like this have a significant impact on first responders and members of the public
"If anyone is looking for any help after witnessing an incident like this, they may contact their GP, hospital or hospital. they can contact the police and we can put them in touch with the support services. "The drivers were asked to avoid the area, the tracks being closed for several hours.
The week Last, three people, including a girl, died in a violent frontal crash between two cars further south.The Monaro Highway
The highway is the main road for commuters heading to the areas ski.
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July 28, 2018 13:09:04
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