TRAFFIC INCIDENT IN ST GEORGE

A Council vehicle and two Council employees were involved in a serious motor vehicle incident this morning on the corner of Barlee Street and Arthur Street, St George, which resulted in the vehicle flipping onto it’s roof.

Two Council employees have been taken to the St George Hospital for treatment and Council has contacted the families of these employees.

The occupant of the other vehicle was not physically injured in the incident.

Emergency Services and Council acted immediately to attend the scene and acted swiftly to contain chemicals that were being transported in the Council vehicle to ensure they did not enter the drainage system.

Council will be undertaking an internal review of the incident and will be fully cooperating with the authorities in relation to any broader investigation into this incident.

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