Vic:Truck accident forces evacuation of shopping centre

AAP General News (Australia)
12-21-2005
Vic:Truck accident forces evacuation of shopping centre

Thousands of Christmas shoppers have been evacuated from a shopping centre in Melbourne's
outer-east .. during a power blackout caused by a truck accident.

Victoria Police have told ABC radio a driver lost control of his truck just before
10am (AEDT) .. knocking over several power poles in Chirnside Park.

They say thousands of shoppers were evacuated.

Power has since been restored .. and shoppers allowed back in.

AAP RTV sam/gfr/wf/bart

KEYWORD: TRUCK (MELBOURNE)

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