One sunny afternoon, Bandit, Chilli, Bluey, and Bingo were driving along the Riverside Expressway, excited for a day of fun at their destination. They had just passed the Alice Street ramp when Chilli noticed something unusual up ahead. A large DAF XF semi-truck was rumbling down the expressway, clearly out of place among the smaller vehicles.
The truck was being chased by several police cars, their sirens blaring and lights flashing.
"Why is that truck on the expressway?" Bluey asked from the back seat, her curiosity piqued.
"That's strange," Bandit said, furrowing his brow. "Heavy trucks aren't supposed to be on this road."
As they continued to watch, the truck swerved dangerously, its driver clearly struggling to control the massive vehicle. Chilli, always the quick thinker, noticed that the truck was heading towards a section of the expressway that had a history of problems—a crack that had appeared in 2006 and was known to resurface from time to time.
"We need to do something," Chilli said, her voice filled with concern. Without hesitating, she grabbed her phone and called the police, informing them of the truck's location and the potential danger ahead.
The police, grateful for the information, asked Chilli if she could help guide them to safely stop the truck. Though it wasn't something she had ever done before, Chilli knew she had to help. With Bandit's encouragement, she instructed the police on how to block off certain ramps and slow the truck down.
Meanwhile, the truck's driver, a young Kintamani man from Indonesia who had only been in Australia for a few months, was completely unaware that he was breaking the law by driving on the expressway. He was confused and scared as the police closed in on him. What he didn't know was that his cargo was also illegal—his employers had secretly loaded the truck with smuggled drugs.
As the chase continued, the old crack in the expressway began to reappear, just as it had in 2006. Chilli's quick thinking helped the police bring the truck to a stop just before it could reach the cracked section, preventing a potential disaster.
Once the situation was under control, the police thanked Chilli for her help. Bandit, knowing that their children had seen more excitement than they'd bargained for, decided it was time to continue their journey and focus on the fun they had planned.
As the Heelers drove away, they passed the police arresting the truck driver. It was later revealed that the driver had unknowingly become involved in a crime, smuggling drugs in his cargo, and was charged with multiple offenses, including driving a prohibited vehicle on the expressway.
Though shaken by the experience, Bandit and Chilli reassured Bluey and Bingo that they were safe and that sometimes, unexpected things happen, but it's important to stay calm and help when you can.
And with that, they continued their journey, ready to enjoy the rest of their day together as a family.