Raglan truck rollover on railway lines: Truck driver fined and given notice to appear in court

Three months on from the incident that closed the railway line for two days, the truck driver at the wheel has been given three fines and will face court for a further two charges. UPDATES.

The B-double truck on the railway lines at Raglan. Photos: QPS

The truck driver that crashed his B-double and became stuck on railway lines near Raglan south of Rockhampton in August has been slapped with almost $3000 in fines and a court hearing.

Emergency services responded to the call about 4am on Wednesday, August 10, to the scene 45 minutes from Rockhampton.

The RACQ Capricorn Rescue helicopter was later tasked to fly the man to Rockhampton hospital.

RACQ Capricorn Rescue on scene of a truck incident at Raglan on August 10, 2022.

He was assessed for suspected head and spinal injuries and was flown in a stable condition.

It was reported at the time early investigations indicated the truck was heading north on the Bruce Highway and veered off the highway 30 to 40 metres to the train tracks.

The cab landed on the second and furthest train tracks and the trailers on the other tracks.

The B-double truck on the railway lines at Raglan. Photos: QPS

The overhead power lines and train tracks were extensively damaged in the incident.

A coal train had passed only 15 minutes beforehand.

All trains couldn’t run and passenger train services were replaced with a bus during the period.

It took two days to clear the truck and restore the damage before the train line was open again.

Police investigated the incident and the driver was issued three fines and two Notice to Appears on November 13, three months after the incident.

Photo from the incident on August 10. Photos: QPS

The 28-year-old was issued three traffic infringement notices in relation to basic fatigue management.

There are strict work and rest periods for truck drivers under the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator.

The minimum requirement under Basic Fatigue Management is a solo driver must not work for more than six continuous hours, and by this point they need to have a 15 minute rest.

Within a 24 hour period, a driver cannot work more than 14 hours and must have seven hours of stationary rest time.

It took two days for the truck to cleared and the train tracks to be reopened. Photos: QPS

The truck driver was issued two fines in relation to exceed Basic Fatigue Management, $1139 each, and a fine for insufficient rest for $685.

He was also issued a Notice to Appear for charges of driving without due care and attention and presenting false misleading documents (regarding driver logbook).

No court date had been set at this stage.

Originally published as Raglan truck rollover on railway lines: Truck driver fined and given notice to appear in court