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Bakkie rolls near Marina Beach, killing one

One person was trapped under the load of timber.

One person died and another is critical after the bakkie in which they were travelling  rolled on the R61 near Marina Beach earlier this afternoon (Wednesday).

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Glen Preston of Med-Evac said the vehicle was carrying a load of lumber when it rolled, throwing one person from the vehicle and leaving the other trapped under the load. 

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