Burgess Rd resident John Adams is concerned about the number of truck crashes near his home. PHOTO: KAYLA HODGEA spate of commercial truck crashes on a North Otago highway is ringing alarm bells for local residents. Over the past six months there have been three truck crashes on State Highway 1 between Maheno and Herbert, two of which occurred at the bend between Burgess and MacLean Rds. Mr Adams was worried truck drivers were falling asleep at the wheel or texting while driving. Legally, truck drivers are required to take a 30-minute break after working for five and a-half hours.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 03, 2021 23:26 UTC