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Chief says six-wheeler is a winner

by isleofman.com 22nd December 2009

The Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service says it was glad to have all-terrain vehicles at the weekend, to help deal with snow on the Island's roads.

The six-wheeler came into its own as officers helped to ferry stranded club-goers home, after they spent the night in Douglas Sea Terminal.

The emergency services swung into action when 70 people found themselves unable to get out of the capital because of the wintry conditions.

Chief Fire Officer Drian Draper says the off-road equipment proved its usefulness in the snowy weather:

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Posted by isleofman.com
Tuesday 22nd, December 2009 07:04pm.

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