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Incident Overview
Early Monday morning, September 30, 2024, at approximately 1:30 AM, a truck carrying building materials crashed on the Pacific Highway at Park Avenue in the Coffs Harbour CBD.
Details of the Crash and Recovery
The 23-year-old truck driver managed to free himself from the wreckage and was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. The recovery operation to remove the truck and its cargo of over 30 tonnes of building materials took several hours, causing significant delays and disruptions to traffic flow. The Pacific Highway was finally reopened late Monday afternoon.
Unrelated Incident Involving Police Vehicle
In a separate incident, a police vehicle crashed into a hair salon during a pursuit. The chase began when an SUV failed to stop for a random breath test. Two officers sustained minor injuries in the crash. The SUV was later found on fire, and its driver was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Conclusion
The truck crash site has been identified as a notorious hotspot for accidents, prompting concerns about road safety in the area. The incident caused significant disruption for holiday travelers and highlighted the challenges faced by emergency services in responding to such incidents.