A Ladysmith businessman was killed in a crash while travelling on the N11 towards Newcastle in the early hours of this morning (March 18).

Police say that the driver of a car swerved to avoid a cow in the road and collided with an oncoming truck.

The driver was the only occupant in the vehicle and was killed instantly.

Our condolences to the family of the deceased.

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