Watch: Driver stands up after being flung from car in high-speed collision
A video is being circulated of a man thrown from a hurtling car after it hits a palm tree and spins violently around.
A video has been doing the rounds on social media of a man speeding down one of Mbombela’s main routes and crashing into a tree.
In the video, a vehicle can be seen speeding down Ferreira Street in the direction of Wilhelm Street. The incident happened at around 22:20 on Thursday, June 6.
Just after the car passes the Engen fuel station, it veers onto the middle island and crashes into a palm tree. The driver of the vehicle is flung from the car. He lands on the opposite side of the road, rolls a few times, gets up, dusts himself off and walks away.
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The car is visibly damaged, as seen in the video footage.
A case of reckless and negligent driving has been opened at the Nelspruit Police Station and is being investigated. However, it is not clear who opened the case. Requests for more information have been sent to the police. An update will be posted once more information is received.
Watch the video here:
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