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Drink driver loses licence after his car catches fire in Lincoln National Park

March 20, 2025 10:50 am in by
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A man has lost his licence after he was caught drink driving while his car was on fire in Lincoln National Park.

Police and the CFS responded to reports of a four wheel drive engulfed in flames just after 7pm on Tuesday, 18 March.

CFS crews extinguished the fire, which had spread to surrounding scrubland.

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Police conducted a check on the driver, where it was revealed the 58-year-old was disqualified from driving.

He underwent a breath test, where he allegedly returned a blood alcohol reading of 0.115.

The Tulka man was reported for drink driving and driving while disqualified and was issued with a six-month immediate loss of licence.

He will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date.

The car fire is believed to have started due to a mechanical issue.

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