Drivers miracle escape
Published: November 12, 2007
TWO semi-trailer drivers had a miraculous escape after they were involved in an accident in heavy rain near Gatton, during which their trucks were destroyed.
QFRS said the two B-double semi-trailers were travelling west along the Warrego Highway about 7.15pm when one of the trucks carrying wine burst a tyre and rolled in the wet conditions.
QFRS said the second truck which was following behind the first hit either the debris or the first semi-trailer and also rolled.
The wine-carrying truck burst into flames which completely enveloped the truck.
The second semi-trailer, which was carrying two empty shipping containers, was torn apart in the accident.
The trucks finished up about 100 metres apart.
The Queensland Ambulance Service said one truck driver was taken to the Gatton Hospital with minor facial injuries, while the other was transported to Toowoomba Base Hospital with minor chest injures.
A QFRS spokeswoman said more than 2000 litres of diesel spilt on to the road from the fuel tanks on the trucks.
Firefighters had described the devastation at the scene, she said.
“They said there was just debris as far as you can see.
“There are bits of truck everywhere and on top of that it is pouring with rain.”
A Queensland Ambulance Service spokesperson described the accident as ‘a horrific scene’.
“(The ambulance officers) couldn’t believe the devastation.”
“They are amazed that anyone managed to get out alive, let alone with minor injuries,” he said.
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