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On Tuesday, a truck and a minibus taxi collided on the N2 near Wilson’s Cutting in KwaZulu-Natal, injuring at least ten learners.
The taxi driver and a pedestrian were also hurt, according to Chantell Botha of Kwazulu Private Ambulance Service.
She stated that the truck driver was not injured. “Paramedics quickly assessed the scene and found that one patient sustained serious injuries and 10 sustained minor injuries.
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“One pedestrian was knocked over by the truck following the collision and became trapped under the truck (and was) in a critical condition.
“Paramedics and Ray Nkonyeni Fire and Rescue services worked to stabilise and free the patient,” Botha said.
She explained that the patients were treated and transported to the hospital.
“The cause of the collision is not known but authorities are investigating,” Botha said.
The accident occurs just one day after a tipper truck collided with 49 vehicles on the M41 in Durban on Monday.
Sipho Hlomuka, MEC for Transport, Community Safety, and Liaison, has called for a thorough investigation into the tragedy.
“Part of the investigation will look at allegations of a total failure of the truck braking system, condition of the driver, and various other defects.
“If it’s found that the truck was unroadworthy, the government could also advocate for charges to be pressed again the truck owner,” the MEC said.
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The investigation team is already gathering witness testimony and reconstructing the scene. The truck will be forensically examined.
The Road Freight Association commented on Monday’s incident, saying it was time for municipal and provincial authorities to crack down on unroadworthy cars, dangerous and negligent driving, and individuals who use roads selfishly and illegally.
“The causes of such crashes need to be identified and then actively addressed. Those transporters, or any road user for that matter, who choose to be non-compliant need to be held liable and culpable.
“They also need to be removed from the road. In addition, the road where the crash occurred was congested for a while – but also damaged. South Africa cannot afford this,” said RFA CEO Gavin Kelly.
On Tuesday, a truck and a minibus taxi collided on the N2 near Wilson’s Cutting in KwaZulu-Natal, injuring at least ten learners.
The taxi driver and a pedestrian were also hurt, according to Chantell Botha of Kwazulu Private Ambulance Service.
She stated that the truck driver was not injured. “Paramedics quickly assessed the scene and found that one patient sustained serious injuries and 10 sustained minor injuries.
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“One pedestrian was knocked over by the truck following the collision and became trapped under the truck (and was) in a critical condition.
“Paramedics and Ray Nkonyeni Fire and Rescue services worked to stabilise and free the patient,” Botha said.
She explained that the patients were treated and transported to the hospital.
“The cause of the collision is not known but authorities are investigating,” Botha said.
The accident occurs just one day after a tipper truck collided with 49 vehicles on the M41 in Durban on Monday.
Sipho Hlomuka, MEC for Transport, Community Safety, and Liaison, has called for a thorough investigation into the tragedy.
“Part of the investigation will look at allegations of a total failure of the truck braking system, condition of the driver, and various other defects.
“If it’s found that the truck was unroadworthy, the government could also advocate for charges to be pressed again the truck owner,” the MEC said.
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The investigation team is already gathering witness testimony and reconstructing the scene. The truck will be forensically examined.
The Road Freight Association commented on Monday’s incident, saying it was time for municipal and provincial authorities to crack down on unroadworthy cars, dangerous and negligent driving, and individuals who use roads selfishly and illegally.
“The causes of such crashes need to be identified and then actively addressed. Those transporters, or any road user for that matter, who choose to be non-compliant need to be held liable and culpable.
“They also need to be removed from the road. In addition, the road where the crash occurred was congested for a while – but also damaged. South Africa cannot afford this,” said RFA CEO Gavin Kelly.