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Ammonium nitrate emulsion tanker trailer explosion: Incident investigation report

On 24 October 2022, a tanker trailer carrying an ammonium nitrate emulsion (ANE) caught fire then exploded on the Great Central Highway, approximately 150 kilometres east of Laverton. An animation has been prepared by Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety investigators to communicate the findings of the investigation and learnings for industry.

The department would like to acknowledge the Yilka Talintji people, past and present, who occupy the land where this incident occurred.

The department acknowledges the valuable contributions provided to the investigation from Gruyere Gold Fields Joint Venture (JV), MACA Pty Ltd, Agspread, the tanker manufacturer, Enaex Australia, Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES), CSBP Limited, the Shire of Laverton and the Western Australian Police Force (WA Police).

ANE tanker trailer explosion: A brief summary for the transport industry - 627 Kb

ANE tanker trailer explosion – A brief summary for the transport industry

ANE tanker trailer explosion: Incident investigation report - 9125 Kb

Incident investigation report - ANE tanker trailer explosion

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