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Truck rollover in Cockatoo

14/08/2023

By Tyler Wright

CFA responded to reports of a washaway as a result of a motor vehicle incident in Cockatoo on Monday 14 August.

Two CFA units from Cockatoo and Gembrook brigades attended the scene at around 9.30am, a CFA spokesperson said.

“Crews arrived on scene to locate a truck that had tipped on its side,” the spokesperson said.

“The incident was under control by 9.46am and declared safe by 10.10am.”

Ambulance Victoria confirmed paramedics were called to an accident at around 9:20am.

No emergency treatment or transport was required.

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