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Milk Tanker rolled over

Published: Sun 9 Sep 2012 01:16 PM
Milk Tanker rolled over
Police and emergency services are attending a crash on Roto o rangi Rd in Cambridge.
A milk tanker has crashed into a powerpole and into a nearby fence ending up on its side.  The driver is trapped in the cab which is severely damaged.  He has also suffered extensive injuries to his legs.  Extracting the driver is made difficult by the truck covered with live power lines, however he is nearly free.
No other vehicle is involved.  The road is now blocked.  Police will direct trafiic to nearby diversions.
Motorists are urged to stay away from this area if at all possible.
ENDS

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