A man has been charged over the alleged unsecured load of metal fragments that dropped onto the M1 Pacific Motorway on the NSW Central Coast on May 2.
The truck he was driving spilled 840kg of metal debris across a 30km stretch from Wyong Road to Mount White, damaging the tyres of more than 300 vehicles in the southbound lanes, estimated NSW Police.
Following inquiries, police now allege that the secondary locking handles on the trailer were not properly engaged.
The 46-year-old male driver was yesterday served with a Future Court Attendance Notice for drive heavy vehicle not comply loading requirements-severe.
He is due to appear at Hornsby Local Court on July 10.
Major traffic delays were experienced during the May 2 incident with the roadway being re-opened about 10 hours later following a multi-agency response.
Many of the cars were forced to pull over in the breakdown lane.
There were no reports of any injuries.
In a company statement shortly after the incident, truck owner NJ Ashton said it was taking full responsibility for what’s happened and was very sorry for any damage and disruption that’s been caused.
“As soon as we were notified about the accident, we sent every qualified mechanic we have to assist authorities and help get drivers back on the road,” the company said.
A week later the company also hosted a free community barbecue at a nearby Peats Ridge cafe for those impacted by the spill.
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