The trucking industry is working with rail authorities in urging drivers not to take shortcuts and to know the height of their heavy vehicle.
One such shortcut was taken in Indoorpilly, when a truck driver smashed into a rail bridge, sending a truck bouncing off the bitumen and shrapnel showering onto the road.The number of vehicle collisions with rail crossings has increased in Queensland.
There were almost 70 bridge strikes across the Queensland Rail network last financial year, leading to more than 530 service delays. "I think generally there's a bit of distraction involved, too much focus on the task at hand," Queensland Trucking Association chief executive Gary Mahon said.A collision can be costly as well, with the maximum penalty for damaging rail infrastructure at $12,000.
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