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Flames in engine bay after truck loses power

A DUMP truck experienced a fire in its engine bay after being driven into a crib hut parking area and losing power at a New South Wales open cut coal mine.

A flame was seen between the lagging on the turbo.

A flame was seen between the lagging on the turbo.

The operator called maintenance about the power loss. Maintenance personnel instructed the operator to park the truck. A mechanical tradesman was entering the park-up area at the same time and saw steam...

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