Fatal crash Oura Rd North Wagga: Truck collides with rail overpass
Two people have died in a fatal accident after a truck, which had a mounted crane left up, collided with a rail overpass at North Wagga Wagga.
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Two people have died in a fatal accident after a truck collided with a rail overpass about 2.30pm Monday at North Wagga Wagga.
The truck, which had a mounted crane or extendible arm left up, drove into the overpass on Hale St and Oura Rd.
The truck was estimated to have been travelling about 80km/h at the time of impact.
A witness told TheWagga News the cabin of the truck smashed into the overpass on impact.
Roadblocks have been established around the scene with road closures expected for the next few hours.
Police are investigating the accident.
More details to come.
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