WATCH: Car crashes into truck on R40, two killed
The accident is being investigated, but it is suspected that the car’s driver might have been speeding.
Two occupants of a Mercedes-Benz died when they crashed into an articulated truck in Riverside in Mbombela at about 04:14 on Sunday, November 24.
The crash took place at the R40 and R37 intersection.
@lowvelder WATCH: A Mercedes-Benz crashes into an articulated truck in Riverside, Mbombela, on November 24. The driver of the car died on impact, while the passenger died in hospital. > Video: Circulated on various social media platforms #horrorcrash #accident #mbombela #mbombelatiktok #speeding #mpumalanga🇿🇦
The man driving the car died in hospital, while the passenger, a woman, died on impact.
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A video of the accident circulated on various social media platforms. In it, it can be seen how the Mercedes-Benz coming from the Mbombela CBD’s direction T-boned the back of the truck as it was turning onto the R37.
According to the Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison’s spokesperson, Moeti Mmusi, the crash is being investigated, however, it is suspected the car’s driver had been speeding.
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He advised motorists to follow the road rules especially during this festive season.
“Motorists should be wary of fatigue and how it affects their quality of driving. Do not speed to get to your destination, but rather take breaks along the drive,” he said.
*This article was amended after it was published. The article previously stated that the passenger of the car died in hospital, while the driver died on impact. Lowveld Media apologises for any confusion caused.
