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Motorcycle accident in Ermelo claims young man’s life

At this stage, it is unclear what had led to the accident.

At the intersection of Breijtenbach and Taute Street, an accident involving a motorcycle and a car, claimed the life of a young man.

At this stage, the exact cause of the accident is unknown.

It was observed that the involved vehicle’s back bumper was damaged in the collision.

The bumper had come undone during the accident. Photo | René Joubert

The vehicle’s driver, according to the paramedic on the scene, was admitted to the hospital and treated for shock.

ER24 and the Msukaligwa Fire and Rescue Services as well as local police were dispatched to the scene.

Emergency personel on the scene of the accident. Photo | René Joubert

Theo Craven, the district manager for the SACCW Gert Sibande Region, on their WhatsApp Group asked drivers to avoid the area, since a fatality had been recorded.

As soon as new details become available, Highvelder will update its readers.

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Wayne van der Walt

Wayne van der Walt, with around 15 years in the media industry, is editor of Highvelder Newspaper. His accolades include Frewin Awards for Newspaper of the Year and Front Page of the Year, and FCJ Photographer of the Year, among other honours.

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