Coal truck crashes into car on road between eMbalenhle and Kinross

Two people sustained minor injuries when a coal truck crashed into a vehicle this morning, 10 January at the four-way stop where Rotterdam Road intersects with the double lane road between eMbalenhle and Kinross.

According to Langamed Services South the truck driver said the brakes on his truck failed, causing the horse and trailer to jacknife and crash into the car.

He was allegedly on his way to the workshop to have the faulty brakes repaired when the accident occurred.

Both the motorist and passenger in the car sustained minor injuries. They were treated and transported by Langamed and ER24 Ambulance Services to hospital.

Evander’s fire brigade team is currently on the scene to clear the road.

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