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Empangeni crash survivor wants to meet his good Samaritan

Bongani Ngcobo would like to properly thank the man who saved his life

CAR crash survivor Bongani Ngcobo of Empangeni has appealed to the man who saved his life, to raise his hand wherever he is so that he can thank him properly.

Ngcobo was involved in a car accident on the R34 between Nkwalini and Mtimona two weeks ago.

‘I was driving to KwaCeza from my home in Empangeni.

After crossing the Mfule bridge and approaching the bend, I was confronted by a truck driving in my lane.

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‘In an attempt to avoid crashing into it, I swerved off the road and crashed into a tree.

‘My vehicle caught fire and I was trapped inside as I could not open the doors,’ Ngcobo said.

‘I then noticed a man trying to break the window and he managed to force open a door and pull me out.

‘He also retrieved my cellphone and promised to get me medical assistance.

‘I really wish to meet this good Samaritan who saved my life.

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I feel that I owe him big time.

‘I also wish to thank Mr Ximba and his crew from McCarthy Toyota, who sat with me at the scene and took me to a safe place.’

Ngcobo’s car was totally gutted, but he did not suffer any injuries.

He can be contacted on 079 4962036.

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Tamlyn Cramer

With a background in publishing in the UK, Tamlyn has been in the news industry since 2013, working her way up from journalist to sub-editor. She holds a diploma in journalism from the London School of Journalism. Tamlyn has a passion for hard environmental news, and has covered many such stories during her time at the Zululand Observer. She is passionate about the written word and helping others polish their skill.
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