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Operator gets 52 stitches after smashing his haul truck

A HAUL truck driver at a New South Wales coal mine required stitches to his head after his vehicle collided with another haul truck.

One operator suffered hand fractures and a head laceration that required 52 stitches.

One operator suffered hand fractures and a head laceration that required 52 stitches.

Two empty haul trucks turned in front of each other with the resulting collision causing the headboard of one to damage the cabin of the other.

The NSW Resources Regulator said one operator suffered hand fractures and a head laceration that required 52 stitches.

"This incident is under investigation," it said.

"Following a recent awareness campaign on vehicle interactions, the regulator published a video that can be used for training purposes and toolbox talks.

"Mine operators are encouraged to use this resource."

 

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