Rookie truckie Katie Gianoncelli is one of many drivers undertaking massive journeys in long-haul trucks to resupply Western Australia's flood-hit communities.
abc.net.au/news/wa-flooding-truckies-long-distance-supplies/101854008As the damage toll caused by flooding in northern Western Australia continues to grow, authorities estimate some freight routes could be closed for months.Damage to the Great Northern Highway has cut off East Kimberley communities from their main supply route
With only 18 months of experience under her belt, the long-haul driver said she never expected to drive a tri-state route into the Kimberley. "It's a hell of a lot longer if you are a solo driver, you could probably add on a couple of extra days of travel," she said.
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