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Truck gone wild, but nobody hurt

Legacy Phuket GazetteTuesday, October 21, 2008Last Updated: Tuesday, October 21, 2008

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Truck gone wild, but nobody hurt

PHUKET: A truck crashed through a roadside wall and careened down a steep embankment after its brakes failed this afternoon. No one was hurt in the accident, which occurred at about 5pm on Ake-Wanich Rd where nearby hillside land is being cleared for the construction of several apartment blocks.

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Legacy Phuket GazetteTuesday, October 21, 2008Last Updated: Tuesday, October 21, 2008

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