Truck driver dies on Pialligo Avenue between Sutton Rd and Oaks Estate Rd

Published: May 8 2017 - 9:06AM

A truck driver died on Pialligo Avenue near Canberra Airport on Monday morning.

Police believe the man suffered a medical condition whilst travelling east on Pialligo Avenue before he stopped by the side of the road.

Early police reports that the driver crashed into a guard rail after the medical episode were incorrect.

Emergency services were alerted shortly before 5.30am.

Pialligo Avenue had re-opened between Oaks Estate Road and Sutton Road by 9am, after an earlier road closure.

Police advised traffic was moving slowly.

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