Tuesday, 24 September 2024

Drivers Escape Serious Truck Crash At Wooton

 BY IAN CROUCH

Traffic is back to normal on the Pacific Highway after a serious truck overnight at Wooton, sooth of Coolongolook.

Newcastle Fire Command says a southbound B-Double loaded with electrical goods crossed into the northbound lanes at about 11 o'clock, tipped onto its side and caught fire.

A second northbound truck carrying a car collided with the semi-trailer.

Police say both drivers walked away from the crash unharmed.

Hazmat crews from Taree and Newcastle were called in to mop up a large diesel spill.

There are delays for traffic in both directions while the crash scene is cleared.