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The Citizen
6 days ago
- Automotive
- The Citizen
BREAKING NEWS: Four killed in accident on the R38 near Low's Creek
BREAKING NEWS: Four killed in accident on the R38 near Low's Creek Four people were killed in a collision that involved two vehicles on the N4 near Low's Creek today, May 27. The collision involved a Toyota Hilux and a Volkswagen Polo. All the deceased were declared dead at the scene by Emer-G-Med paramedics. ALSO READ: Three people die in a fiery collision on the R23 Martin Jeffrey of Emer-G-Med said they received a call about a serious accident at around 18:45. Upon their arrival, they found that the vehicles had collided head-on and four had died from their injuries. According to Jeffrey, on arrival, paramedics found that the Polo had three occupants, but they had succumbed to their injuries. Nearby, the lifeless body of another victim was found. The driver of the Toyota sustained minor injuries and was transported to the Matsulu clinic for further medical treatment. ALSO READ: One killed in R40 accident near Barberton Game Reserve He added that the cause of the accident is unknown at this stage. The R38 is closed while emergency personnel and police examine the scene. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes to avoid delays. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
7 days ago
- The Citizen
One killed in R40 accident near Barberton Game Reserve
A driver died in an accident on the R40 near the Barberton Game Reserve on Monday, May accident involved a Volkswagen Polo and a stationary truck. The driver of the Polo died while being treated on the scene by Emer-G-Med paramedics. Martin Jeffrey of Emer-G-Med said they received a call about the accident at around 16:20. Upon their arrival, they found both drivers still entrapped in the wreckage. 'They were severely injured and we removed them while treating them. Before we could transport him to the hospital a driver died. We were able to treat the truck driver before we transported him to Nelspruit Mediclinic for further medical treatment,' he said. The Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security, and Liaison's spokesperson, Moeti Mmusi, confirmed that the cause of the accident is unknown, pending investigation. He added a call on motorists to always drive with caution and obey the rules of the road. ALSO READ: Two killed in accident on R40 between Hazyview and Bushbuckridge 'Condolences to the family of the deceased and wishes for a speedy recovery to the driver of the truck who was rushed to the hospital,' he said. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Watch: Truck driver's leg nearly amputated in 8-hour rescue mission on N4 in Mbombela
Watch: Truck driver's leg nearly amputated in 8-hour rescue mission on N4 in Mbombela A doctor was rushed to a truck accident scene to make a call on possibly amputating a trapped driver's leg to save his life in Mpumalanga yesterday. Lowvelder reports that emergency crews managed to rescue the driver from the cabin before his leg needed to be amputated, although it took about eight hours to get him out. The truck plunged down a steep embankment on the N4, near Riverside Park, at about 10:00. The driver and his passenger were trapped inside the truck's cabin, but the latter was rescued two hours later. Emer-G-Med transported the passenger to Rob Ferreira Hospital. Emergency crews worked tirelessly to extract the driver. @lowvelder A dramatic accident occurred earlier today when an articulated truck plunged down a steep embankment, after ploughing through a barrier and descending into the dense terrain below. Rescue teams are now in a race against time to save the two occupants who, according to Emer-G-Med's Martin Jeffrey, are alive but trapped in the wreckage. Jeffrey, who is on the scene, stated that accessing the site has proven exceptionally challenging due to adverse weather conditions and the high water levels of the nearby Crocodile River. As a result, rescue teams have been dispatched to undertake the rescue effort. He anticipates this to be a prolonged operation, estimating that the road will remain closed for at least four hours.#mbombela #accident #n4 #mpumalanga ♬ original sound – Lowveld Media Ropes and boards were used to lift the driver up the embankment. He sustained serious injuries to his legs and was treated on the scene before being transported to hospital. 'Just before 18:00, the driver of the articulated truck that went down the embankment was brought to the roadside to the awaiting ambulance,' says Martin Jeffrey of Emer-G-Med. The truck lost its cargo of beans and rice, attracting looters. The police had a tough time preventing people from looting. The road was opened to traffic once the scene had been cleared. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
