Tuesday,
19 August 2025
Driver awoken by fire which destroyed his prime mover

It was an early morning for emergency services in Myrtleford on Tuesday as the engine of a gas transportation truck caught fire, just after 1am, south east of the township on the Great Alpine Road.

While the load was not compromised, the truck's engine and cabin was extensively damaged by fire.

The driver was uninjured and able to escape, before the fire took hold.

Myrtleford CFA captain, Glori...

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