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Daily Discussion Thread: Wednesday 5 Jul 2023 (aussie.zone)

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

There were quite a few in 1989 in relatively quick succession, mainly caused by tired / drugged truck drivers hitting buses on the highway.

It ultimately led to working hours restrictions, plus drug testing for truck drivers.