Traffic along one of the Riverina's main highways has been reduced to a standstill after a truck lost its load of cardboard in the region's west on Wednesday.
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About 1.30pm Balranald Fire and Rescue responded to a report a truck had lost its load after its trailer tipped over on the Sturt Highway about two kilometres east of the township.
A Fire & Rescue spokesperson said the b-double was travelling west along the major thoroughfare amid wet and slippery conditions when one of its two trailers tipped over.
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Fortunately the cab did not tip over and the driver managed to escape without injury.
Police and local council personnel also attended the scene.
As a result of the incident, alternating stop/start traffic conditions have been put in place on the section of the Sturt Highway near Windomal Road.
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Andrew Mangelsdorf
Originally from South Australia, Andrew Mangelsdorf grew up in Victoria before launching his career in Temora, NSW. He also served as a journalist at Lake Cargelligo before making the move to The Daily Advertiser in 2022. Always on the lookout for story ideas, so if you've got one, let me know: andrew.mangelsdorf@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Originally from South Australia, Andrew Mangelsdorf grew up in Victoria before launching his career in Temora, NSW. He also served as a journalist at Lake Cargelligo before making the move to The Daily Advertiser in 2022. Always on the lookout for story ideas, so if you've got one, let me know: andrew.mangelsdorf@austcommunitymedia.com.au
