A PRIME mover carrying an Australian Defence Force armoured vehicle burst into flames, causing thousands of dollars of damage and shutting a major road. Emergency services were called to Hervey Range Road just before 1pm on Sunday. The M113 Armoured Logistics Vehicle was damaged beyond repair, with images showing molten metal dripping off the incinerated vehicles. Army s M113 armoured Logistics Vehicle was destroyed when it caught alight as it was transported along the Hervey Range Road near Townsville. The incident closed the road for a number of hours on Sunday. It is understood the vehicle had been in service with the Townsville-based 2nd Cavalry Regiment for several years and was to be retired.
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