UPDATE: Fatal multi-vehicle accident on N2 near Camden Power Station claims life
Andre van der Linde, a safety officer of the South African Freight Group, indicated that two of their trucks were involved.
Highvelder can confirm that at least one person died in a multi-vehicle accident on the N2 Piet Retief Road near Camden Power Station on August 27.
The accident involved four trucks and a bakkie.
Emergency services, including the pathology unit and traffic department, responded to the scene.
Highvelder spoke with Andre van der Linde, a safety officer of the South African Freight Group, who indicated that two of their trucks were involved.
“They were en route from Rustenburg to Richards Bay when the accident occurred,” Van der Linde said.
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Dense smoke reportedly obstructed visibility, which may have contributed to the accident.
According to a bystander who spoke with one of the truck drivers, a vehicle allegedly overtook one of the trucks despite oncoming traffic.
This reportedly caused the truck to swerve and crash into another truck.
It should, however, be noted that this information is based on a single account and remains under investigation by the authorities.
See the photos: HERE
Firefighters from the Msukaligwa Fire and Rescue Services assisted members of the pathology unit in extricating the deceased from one of the trucks.
After the body was removed, Van Wettens Towing Services began clearing the scene.
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