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One dead in R34 truck and car collision

Two people were injured and one was declared deceased on scene

ONE person was killed and two others injured in an accident involving a truck and a car this (Friday) morning on the R34 near Melmoth.

According to emergency services on scene, the impact caused the car to overturn multiple times, and the truck to catch alight.

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KwaZulu Private Ambulance Service attended the scene and found two people to have sustained injuries, ranging from minor to serious.

Tragically, a third individual had succumbed to the injuries before emergency services arrived. Patients were treated on scene before being transported to hospital.

The cause of the collision is under investigation.

 

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With a background in publishing in the UK, Tamlyn has been in the news industry since 2013, working her way up from journalist to sub-editor. She holds a diploma in journalism from the London School of Journalism. Tamlyn has a passion for hard environmental news, and has covered many such stories during her time at the Zululand Observer. She is passionate about the written word and helping others polish their skill.
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