Durban North cyclist killed on the road
It is believed that one of the cyclists, belonging to a Durban North cycling club collided with the truck.
NETCARE 911 paramedics are reporting that they attended to a scene near Shakaskraal earlier today involving a truck and a local cyclist. Reports suggest that the man was traveling with a group cyclists when the accident occurred.
Spokesperson, Chris Botha said it is believed that one of the cyclists, belonging to a Durban North cycling club collided with the truck.
When paramedics arrived at the scene they determined that the truck had driven over the man, causing life-threatening injuries, said Botha.
“Paramedics worked fervently for about 45 minutes to resuscitate the critically wounded cyclist, tragically the man died at the scene,” he said.
A second cyclist also sustained minor injuries but refused treatment. Authorities were at the scene and will investigate the cause of this tragic accident.
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