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Truck driver loses licence over incident caught on dashcam on Adelaide's South Eastern Freeway

Dramatic footage has emerged of a near miss involving an out-of-control truck hurtling through one of Adelaide’s most notorious intersections, narrowly avoiding a turning vehicle. A Victorian truck driver has lost his licence over the incident, which occurred on the South Eastern Freeway about 5:30am on Wednesday and was captured on dashcam footage provided to the ABC. Key points: The footage shows smoke billowing from the truck’s brakes as it travels down the South Eastern Freeway A 24-year-old driver from Melbourne will face court over the incident It comes just days after another heart-stopping moment on the same major road The latest video — which comes just days after another hair-raising incident on the same major road — shows the B-double in the left lane on the down track with smoke pouring from its wheels after losing its brakes.

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Truck makes 'brilliant recovery' after trailers sway wildly on Adelaide's South Eastern Freeway

A dashcam recording has captured a B-double driver making a heart-stopping recovery on the down track of Adelaide’s South Eastern Freeway. The incident happened near Crafers about a week ago and was posted by Dash Cam Owners Australia last night. Key points: Adelaide’s South Eastern Freeway has a history of nasty truck crashes A new video shows a truck’s trailers swaying on the road The road transport association says the safe recovery should give the public confidence South Australian Road Transport Association executive director Steve Shearer said it was incredible the truck stayed upright.

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