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The two occupants in a car suffered minor injuries after it crashed on the Sir Sydney Walling Highway.<\/p>

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The vehicle was travelling east to west on Sir Sydney Walling Highway around 11 a.m today.<\/p>\n

The driver reportedly lost control slammed into pole near Charles Service Station and caught fire.<\/p>

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The car was burnt beyond recognition.<\/p>

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The two occupants in a car suffered minor injuries after it crashed on the Sir Sydney Walling Highway. The vehicle was travelling east to west on Sir Sydney Walling Highway around 11 a.m today. The driver reportedly lost control slammed into pole near Charles Service Station and caught fire. 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