Truck crashes on N3 near Ultra City
Ambulance services, the Fire Department, N3TC, police and towing services all responded promptly.
Firefighters had to use the jaws-of-life to rescue the driver, who was trapped inside the vehicle.
According to authorities at the scene, the truck was travelling on the Johannesburg-bound lane when it veered off course, crossed the Durban-bound lanes, and overturned off the road. Fortunately, no other vehicles were nearby at the time.
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The firefighters were praised for their tremendous efforts; it took nearly an hour and a half to successfully free the driver from the wreckage. Thankfully, no fatalities or major injuries were reported.
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