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Two Gladstone locals risked their lives to rescue driver of the burning tanker at Bororen

Thick fog and smoke can be seen near the scene of the accident. (Supplied)

Something woke Matt Babekuhl up at 3am on Friday, 30 August. His alarm was set for 4.30am and yet here […]

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