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12.—(1) The driver of a vehicle used for the carriage of explosives, or if he is not present, the person in attendance having custody or control of the explosives, shall in the event of—
(a)spillage of the explosives such as to constitute a risk to safety;
(b)damage to the explosives or their packaging such as to constitute a risk to safety;
(c)the vehicle overturning; or
(d)a fire or explosion on the vehicle,
ensure that the police, fire brigade and operator of the vehicle are informed by the quickest practicable means.
(2) On being informed of the occurrence of any event referred to in sub-paragraphs (a) to (d) of paragraph (1), the operator of the vehicle shall inform the Secretary of State by the quickest practicable means of the occurrence of that event.
(3) On the occurrence of any event referred to in sub-paragraphs (a) to (d) of paragraph (1), the operator and the driver (or if the driver is not present the person in attendance having custody or control of the explosives) shall ensure that all proper precautions are taken for the security of the explosives and the safety of persons likely to be affected by ignition or initiation of the explosives.
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