Mbombela Accident Claims 2 Lives, Speeding Mercedes-Benz Crashes Into Truck at Intersection
- Two people were killed when a Mercedes-Benz crashed into a truck in Mbombela
- Video of the accident soon went viral and showed the moment the car hit the truck
- South Africans debated online who was actually to blame for the deadly accident
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The community of Mbombela is reeling after a terrible accident in Riverside. Two people were killed when a car crashed into a truck, but the accident raised questions about who was at fault.
The crash took place at the R40 and R37 intersection.
Mercedes-Benz crashes into an articulated truck
Videos of the terrible crash soon trended on social media and showed a Mercedes-Benz travelling from the direction of the Mbombela CBD.
The speeding vehicle can then be seen smashing into a truck, turning at a robot onto the R37. The car can be heard desperately braking in time to avoid crashing into the truck’s second trailer, but it was too late.
The video also showed that the robot was showing green for the vehicle. The two occupants of the Mercedes-Benz passed away.
South Africans weigh in on accident
Social media was abuzz with comments, with many weighing in about who was at fault.
Mkhatshwa Lee-Ann said:
“With the speed of the car, they never stood a chance of survival.”
Debbie Du Plessis added:
“Truck saw the lights way back and turned. The vehicle was speeding and hit the second trailer. That means the Merc is at fault. Sad for the family of both.”
Bernard Van Rooyen stated:
“He was speeding but had the green light.”
Sean Cruse said:
“The trucker driver wasn't supposed to cross, but the car was also speeding close to twice the limit on that road.”
Johan Haarhoff added:
“Don't know who is to blame, but some truckers do not obey traffic rules at all.”
Cetshwayo KaMpande stated:
“Yohhhhh💔😳that Mercedes was flying. The speed is suicidal.”
Lincoln Mudimu said:
“That speed on the small car is unjustifiable.”
Thulani Nkuna stated:
“Speed kills indeed.”
Mbombela crash leaves 1 dead
In a related article, one person was killed when an LDV collided with a VW on the R40 in Mbombela. Briefly News reported that part of the roadway was closed, and a stop-and-go was put in place following the crash.
Nine others were injured in the crash and taken to hospital, including a six-month-old baby.
Source: Briefly News
