Beverley residents in the dark after alleged drunk driver crashes into substation
Can Eskom recoup money from reckless drivers who damage their properties? This is a question residents in Beverley need answers to after an alleged drunk driver hit a mini substation.
A late-night incident on Mulbarton Road has left residents of Beverley in the dark after an alleged drunk driver crashed into a mini substation, causing significant damage to the electrical infrastructure.
The incident, which occurred at around 1am on June 23, has disrupted the power supply to the area, leaving residents to deal with the aftermath.
According to eyewitness Collin Goeieman, the crash was preceded by a commotion, prompting him to investigate the scene and discover the extent of the damage.
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“I went out and saw the car, and it was badly damaged. The car was occupied by two ladies, of whom I suspect they were drunk because I saw bottles of alcohol in the car.”
Goeieman said they are now without power in some parts of their property.
He said they have reported the incident to Eskom.
Many of the residents are wondering if Eskom can recoup money from reckless drivers, a question that Fourways Review redirected to Daphne Mokwena, the spokesperson of the power utility.
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However, no comment was received at the time of publication. The article will be updated with the comment once received.
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