Bakkie spills load on highway as trailer loses wheel

Two people were injured when a bakkie with a trailer overturned on the R21 on Thursday afternoon.

Max Cohen of Emer-G-Med said the accident happened at around 3.30pm.

“It’s believed the bakkie’s trailer lost a wheel, causing the bakkie to lose control and overturn on an embankment.

Two patients sustained moderate injuries and were transported to hospital for further management.

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