WATCH: Another vehicle engulfed in flames on the R40 in Rocky Drift
The driver managed to get out before the car was engulfed.
A vehicle caught fire on the R40 just past the turn-off to Bundu Lodge, heading towards Rocky Drift, earlier today, June 18.
The incident was reported at about 10:30. No occupants were found in the burning car, which was parked in the emergency lane.
According to an eyewitness who reported the fire via Nelspruit Traffic’s Zello channel, the driver managed to pull over and exit the vehicle before it was engulfed in flames.
@lowvelder A vehicle is engulfed in flames on the R40, just past the turn-off to Bundu Lodge towards Rocky Drift on June 18. No occupants were found inside the car. #carburning #mbombelatiktokers > Video: Supplied/Warren Maré
The fire department promptly responded to the scene.
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This marks the second similar incident in the vicinity in recent days. On the afternoon of June 15, another vehicle caught fire near this location. That car was discovered in the bushes beyond the road barricade, fully engulfed in flames. Tragically, the occupant was burnt beyond recognition.
Currently, the right-hand lane remains open, but motorists are urged to exercise patience as recovery efforts continue.
