This safety alert has been issued by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) following a safety issue identified to the NHVR by investigators examining a fatal fuel tanker crash in country Victoria on 7 August 2014.
While the investigation continues, the NHVR wishes to communicate early observations. This information is provided without comment as to any contributory cause to the collision. The frontline investigation is being performed by Victoria Police, who are maintaining close liaison with the NHVR and the Victorian Transport Industry Enforcement Liaison Committee.
The full alert can be viewed in PDF by clicking THIS LINK.