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Grader and bakkie involved in yet another accident on Piet Retief Road

An accident has occurred on the N2 Piet Retief Road involving a grader and a bakkie. A passenger in the bakkie has been admitted to hospital.

Following yesterday’s fatal crash near Camden Power Station on the N2 Piet Retief Road, another accident occurred on the same road outside Ermelo earlier today involving a grader and a bakkie.

Preliminary reports indicate there were two occupants in the bakkie—a driver and a passenger.

Grader parked on the side of Piet Retief Road after accident with bakkie
The grader involved in a collision with a bakkie on the Piet Retief Road. Photo: René Joubert

The passenger has been admitted to hospital, although the extent of his injuries is currently unknown.

The driver sustained only minor injuries and is currently still on the scene.

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Local authorities, including the police, along with Shesha Towing Services and Van Wettens Towing Services, are on site.

Accident scene on Piet Retief Road with emergency and towing personnel
Emergency and towing personnel attending to the grader and bakkie collision on the N2 Piet Retief Road. Photo: René Joubert

While the road is slightly obstructed, traffic is still moving.

Motorists are advised to drive with caution in the area.

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