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Driver escapes burning car

A man was lucky to escape with his life after his car caught alight on the N2 between Zinkwazi and Stanger last night. IPSS Medical Rescue spokesperson Paul Herbst said the man had pulled over when he saw smoke coming from the engine. “By the time he managed to climb out the car was engulfed …

A man was lucky to escape with his life after his car caught alight on the N2 between Zinkwazi and Stanger last night.

IPSS Medical Rescue spokesperson Paul Herbst said the man had pulled over when he saw smoke coming from the engine.

“By the time he managed to climb out the car was engulfed in flames. Luckily he was not injured,” said Herbst.

Paramedics examine the shell of a vehicle.  Photo: IPSS Medical Rescue
Paramedics examine the shell of a vehicle.
Photo: IPSS Medical Rescue

 

 


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