Horror Crash Between 2 Trucks in KwaZulu-Natal Goes Viral in Video, South Africans Discuss
- Two trucks collided with each other on a road in KwaZulu-Natal between Ulundi and Vryheid
- The accident was recorded on video and it shows the moment of impact, which led to the trucks bursting into flames
- Arrive Alive told Briefly News that they are aware of the horrific crash
- South Africans discussed the accident, with some blaming the truck driver on camera for speeding
Tebogo Mokwena, a Briefly News current affairs journalist in Johannesburg, South Africa, covered police investigations and court cases at Daily Sun for over three years. Do you have a hard news story you would like to share? Email tebogo.mokwena@briefly.co.za with CA in the subject line.
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KWAZULU-NATAL – A horrific accident in KwaZulu-Natal left people in South Africa discussing truck drivers' and their tendency to speed.
2 KZN trucks collide in viral video
According to eNCA, the accident occurred on the R34 between Vryheid and Ulundi near the Babanango Game Reserve on 11 March 2024. In the video thatrecorded the horrific accident, one of the trucks is shown driving around a bend. The other truck can barely be seen in the video.
Suddenly, the truck driving towards the bend crashed into the oncoming truck, resulting in both trucks catching fire. One of the drivers died and the other was stuck in his truck. This is a developing story.
Arrive Alive confirms accident in KZN
Arrive Alive's advocate Johan Jonck confirmed the accident with Briefly News.
"We are aware of the incident. We strive to create continued awareness on how to reduce head-on crashes – especially through defensive driving," he said.
South Africans slam truck drivers
Netizens on Facebook slammed the driver and believe he was speeding in the video.
Stephen Mphephu said:
"The truck was over-speeding for a curve, and instead of slowing down and curving, he lost control and faced the oncoming traffic. I've seen many trucks driving like Polos."
Marlene Groth said:
"Trucks are the biggest problem on our roads at the moment; they are always speeding and causing accidents."
Michael Bromilow said:
"He went around that corner too quickly."
Kajal Maharaj Ghurbarun said:
"Speeding around the bend."
Ryne Foster said:
"These truck drivers are not trained properly and assessed properly."
Truck causes accident in viral video
In a similar article, Briefly News reported that a truck's reckless driving caused an accident in a viral video.
The video shows the truck driver changing lanes suddenly and hitting a VW Polo, which spun around on the road. South Africans were disappointed in the truck driver and slammed him for his irresponsible driving.
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