Netcare 911's Shawn Herbst said five of those people were seriously injured, and the pregnant woman was in critical condition.
"Reports allege that a truck driver lost control while travelling down the road, when he ploughed into morning traffic," said Herbst.The accident took place just before 08:00, at the M41 on-ramp towards the M4 southbound. "On arrival at the scene, teams were met with absolute mayhem as reports indicated that a fully laden truck ploughed into multiple light motor vehicles," said Emer-G-Med spokesperson Kyle van Reenen.Supplied Netcare911Supplied Netcare911Supplied Netcare911Supplied Netcare911Supplied Netcare911Supplied Emer-G-MedSupplied Emer-G-MedVan Reenen said the road was closed. The truck is carrying an unidentified substance, and the scene is being treated as hazardous.
Traffic in the area has been severely affected as the roadway has been closed to allow emergency workers to clear the scene.In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For 14 free days, you can have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy. Invest in the future today. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month.
No Fatalities, siyawubonga kakhulu uNkulunkulu 😭
I'm sorry!!!!.... no WHAT?!
It's a miracle that there were no fatalities!
Fix transnet and ban truck to use road or else our lives are in danger
Lol this hippo.co.za ad... Bit insensitive
These truckers can be so irresponsible sometimes. You can see the disregard for other road users from the in cabin footages.
Praying for healing for all those injured 🙏🏻
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