Fatal Head-On Collision: Truck Bursts Into Flames in Ventersdorp Road Accident

• A truck's burst wheel was the cause of a head-on collision between two lorries on 19 July 2024
• The drivers of the two trucks died, according to sources, and Mzansi is mourning the tragedy
• The trucks burst into flames after the impact 30 kilometres from Ventersdorp on the road from Randfontein.

Two trucks were involved in a head-on collision when one of the trucks burst a tyre. The accident took place on the Ventersdorp road on 19 July and two fatalities were recorded.

Julie Lottering was driving behind one of the trucks at the time of the accident; she told the Potchefstroom Herald what she saw on the day of the fatal accident.

"We were on our way to Krugersdorp and drove behind one of the trucks. A truck came from the front from Krugersdorp's side. The truck's wheels burst and the two trucks crashed into each other. We drove about 80 to 90 kilometres per hour behind the truck. This is a tragic accident that was no one's fault."

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Lottering and her husband stopped at the scene of the accident and called a friend, who called the emergency services.

Truckers give their point of view

Truckers' Daily Challenges is a LinkedIn profile that records accidents they encounter while driving.

An SA trucker reported:

"Fiery truck accident about 30km to Ventersdorp from Randfontein two days ago. Sorry for all the trauma and loss of goods."

Facebook users' responses to the fatal accident

@YeyeMofokeng is traumatised by the sight:

"Ever since I was born, I have never seen such a painful accident. Guys, it was like I was watching a movie. I still can't believe what I saw😭😭😭😭😭💔💔"

@CorneliusMothibi knew one of the victims:

"The driver who was trapped inside of the truck lost his life in that burning fire. He is from Lichtenburg💔💔💔😭😭😭Mr Khabela."

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@khudugajohannes.ntsie.5 is grieving the loss of a family member:

"The driver who was trapped inside the cab is my nephew. It's so sad."

@alex.gush.3 gave a heads-up about a similar incident:

"There was another truck on fire on Thursday morning between Vredefort and Parys."

Horror crash between 2 trucks in KwaZulu-Natal

Briefly News reported on a similar tragedy when two trucks collided on a road in KwaZulu-Natal between Ulundi and Vryheid. The accident was recorded on video, capturing the impact that led to the trucks bursting into flames.

Arrive Alive told Briefly News that they were aware of the horrific crash. South Africans discussed the accident, with some blaming the truck driver on camera for speeding.

Source: Briefly News