UPDATE: Man killed in truck collision after his birthday party
The accident happened shortly before 5am
A man, who had apparently just celebrated his birthday on Thursday, was killed in an early morning accident this morning on the N1 north near Olifantsfontein.
He was the passenger in the car that was involved in the collision with a truck shortly before 5am.
The driver of the vehicle, whose birthday is apparently today, was left in a critical condition. It is understood the pair were trapped in the vehicle following the collision.
Sadly, there was nothing that could be done for the passenger. He was declared dead by ER24 paramedics. The driver was treated and transported by paramedics to hospital for further medical care. The men are believed to be 32 years of age.
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