Numbi Road accident claims a life

One person died on the R538/Numbi Road on Sunday evening in an accident related to suspected illegal overtaking.

“According to eyewitnesses on the scene, a white BMW overtook a black Mercedes Benz. When the driver realised he was not going to make it, he swerved back into the lane again, tapping the Mercedes-Benz and causing it to roll,” said Emer-G-Med’s Martin Jeffrey, who was on the scene.

According to him the driver of the Mercedes and passenger were both thrown out of the vehicle. The driver was declared dead on the scene and Emer-G-Med transported another patient to Mediclinic Nelspruit.

The identity of the driver had not been made public at the time of going to press.

“There seem to be fewer accidents on the roads and we are excited that it seems that people are listening to the warnings that we have been putting out,” spokesman for community safety, security and liaison, Moeti Mmusi, said.