Driver airlifted to hospital after head-on collision on R540 between Dullstroom and Lydenburg

There were no confirmed fatalities. One of the drivers was airlifted to Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg for treatment.

LYDENBURG – Two trucks travelling along the R540 between Dullstroom and Lydenburg, were involved in a head-on collision in the early hours of this morning.

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According to fire chief Deon Broekman of the N3 Rapid Response, there were no confirmed fatalities, and one of the drivers was airlifted to Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg for treatment.

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“It appears that the driver of the Shoprite Checkers truck fell asleep behind the wheel, causing him to veer into the opposite lane, at about 05:30.

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“The truck collided with another one which was carrying a load of timber. At this stage, there are no fatalities and one driver was airlifted to hospital,” said Broekman.

The road was closed about 25 kilometres from Lydenburg, as a result of the accident.

This is a developing story. Lowvelder will provide updates as more information becomes available.