Minor injuries after rollover

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A truckie had a lucky escape after his rig rolled on the New England Highway near Wallangarra overnight on Thursday, 26 July.

The accident happened shortly before 2am and was attended by emergency crews from both sides of the border.

A Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) spokesman said the male driver, aged in his 50’s, was taken to Stanthorpe Hospital with minor injuries and chest and hip pain.

A heavy haulage contractor removed the truck from the side of the highway and emergency crews left the scene around 8.30am.