Overview

• A transport truck spilled 750kg of scrap metal over a 30km stretch of the southbound M1 motorway on May 1, causing widespread tyre damage and traffic gridlock.
• NJ Ashton, the company responsible, has logged over 1,000 damage claims, with projected insurance costs nearing $2 million.
• The company estimates up to 20% of the claims may be fraudulent and is working to verify legitimate cases.
• NSW Police have launched an investigation into the incident, expected to take three to four weeks, focusing on potential mechanical failures and accountability.
• Local automotive services, including Goodyear Autocare Gosford, have been overwhelmed with repairs, with warnings that undetected tyre damage could emerge in the coming weeks.