Efforts to locate and rescue a truck driver who crashed down a cliff along the R40 in the Hilltop Pass near Barberton this evening, November 1, are still under way.

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Emer-G-Med reported earlier this evening that a collision involving a heavy articulated truck saw the driver veer off the road and down a cliffside.

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BREAKING NEWS: It has been reported that a collision involving a heavy articulated vehicle on the R40 Hilltop pass area has led to the truck veering off the road and down a steep cliffside. Emer-G-Med and other rescue agencies are at the scene. Emer-G-Med has confirmed the driver is alive and a rescue operation is under way. #accident #lowvelder #livereporting #hilltopaccident #emergmed

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Reports of the crash came in just after 19:00, however, due to the nature of the incline and dense bushes down the cliff, emergency services and search-and-rescue teams are still trying to locate the driver.

Emer-G-Med has said that contact has been made with the man and he is alive and conscious.

Emer-G-Med, Search and Rescue South Africa, Mbombela Fire and Rescue, ER24, provincial medical services, the police and the traffic department are all on the scene.

Lowvelder is also present and will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available.