truck fire....

The use of trucks to move raw materials and finished products occurs a thousand times a day without incident. On occasion an incident occurs which makes us realize the hazard associated with truck transportation. Here is a recent story:

Just before midday fire crews were called to a truck fire on Boyne Island Road near the Riverstone Rise roundabout.

The fire is believed to have started in the cabin. Locals were quick to help out, giving the driver a fire extinguisher to put the flames out.

The inside of the cabin was completely burnt. QAS assessed the driver for smoke inhalation and transported him to hospital for observation.

We are glad that the trucker and no nearby motorists were injured in this fire. We commend the trucker for apparently pulling over when he noticed smoke in the cab. 

We decided to post this incident because of the following sentence “Locals were quick to help out, giving the driver a fire extinguisher to put the flames out.” We wondered if the trucker had a fire extinguisher in the truck or not? Regardless, it is recommended that every truck have a fire extinguisher that can be reached quickly.

Lastly, we commend the "locals" for helping out. When in doubt come to the aid of a motorist in need. 

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