Overview

• The May 2 incident spilled 840 kilograms of metal fragments over a 30-kilometre stretch of the M1 Pacific Motorway, causing significant traffic disruptions and vehicle damage.
• More than 300 vehicles sustained tyre damage from the finely ground steel debris, leading to over 1,000 insurance claims.
• NSW Police allege the truck's secondary locking handles were not properly engaged, resulting in an unsecured load and the spill.
• The driver of the heavy vehicle has been charged with failing to comply with loading requirements and is due to appear in Hornsby Local Court in July.
• Trucking company NJ Ashton has apologized for the incident, accepted liability, and is working to process legitimate claims while investigations continue.