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Woman in her 30s killed in head-on collision with truck in Pretoria East

A woman in her 30s died when a truck and a passenger vehicle collided head-on on the R104 in Donkerhoek on Monday morning.

A woman in her 30s died in a head-on collision between a truck and a passenger vehicle on the R104 in Donkerhoek, Pretoria East, on Monday morning, October 19.

According to the Volunteer Emergency Medical Response Unit (VEMRU), the crash happened between the R515 and Rhenosterfontein Road.

VEMRU said it received a call just before 10:00 from Bidvest Airwing, whose crew spotted the serious collision while patrolling the area.

On arrival, emergency responders found that the woman had sustained fatal injuries. She was declared dead at the scene.

Specialised hydraulic rescue equipment was used to free her from the wreckage.

The driver of the other vehicle was assessed at the scene and had sustained no injuries, according to VEMRU.

The scene was handed over to the SAPS for investigation. The cause of the collision has not been established.

VEMRU extended its condolences to the woman’s family and thanked Bidvest Airwing, Emer-G-Med, Gauteng Emergency Medical Services, City of Tshwane Emergency Services, the Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department and SAPS for their assistance.

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Corné van Zyl

Corné van Zyl is a seasoned journalist and currently a senior reporter at Rekord, with a wealth of experience across various media platforms. She began her career after studying journalism at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and first honed her skills at Media24. Corné’s career took her to Beeld, Sondag newspaper, and the South African Press Association (SAPA), where she built a strong foundation in news reporting. In her free time, Corné enjoys spending time with her family outdoors, embracing life and creating lasting memories with her loved ones.
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