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Firefighter died after winds lifted 10-tonne truck off the ground in ‘freakish weather event 31st December 2019

· by Jimmy Deguara

Firefighter died after winds lifted 10-tonne truck off the ground in ‘freakish weather event 31st December 2019

We need to check the location if this event to see if this was associated with a firestorm, and possibly a tornado. Condolences to the victim’s family.

Firefighter died after winds lifted 10-tonne truck off the ground in ‘freakish weather event’

The New South Wales Rural Fire Service says the truck landed on its roof, crushing 28-year-old volunteer Samuel McPaul, while a second truck was also tipped over.

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