West Rand Emergency Services have confirmed the full extent of yesterday’s (28 August) chaotic crash near Cradlestone Mall, where two trucks and 16 light motor vehicles were involved, leaving seven people injured.

According to regional commander Gerhard Nieuwoudt, the call came in at 08:15 when a truck travelling from the Pinehaven intersection towards Roodepoort collided with several vehicles and another truck.

He said seven people were injured.

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“Five people had non-life-threatening injuries, and two had light injuries,” Nieuwoudt explained.

Nineteen services responded, including Krugersdorp’s fire department, police and reservists, ambulances, Mogale City Public Safety and private security.

• Read the initial article here: Traffic chaos near Cradlestone as 18-vehicle crash injures seven

Nieuwoudt noted several challenges on scene, including bystanders moving through the crash site, traffic congestion and reporters interfering with emergency services. Despite this, he said operations ran smoothly.

• The Krugersdorp News initially reported that a truck and 18 vehicles were involved. It has since been clarified that the crash included two heavy vehicles and 16 light motor vehicles – Ed.