Truck accidents mount on the R34
There is mounting pressure for government for fix the R34 which has been cited as a death-trap for motorists
The heavily-used R34 outside Empangeni is fast becoming a death trap as potholes litter the route and lead to major accidents.
Highlighting the situation, two serious truck accidents occurred within days of each other recently.
WATCH: Transport department called on to fix R34 outside Empangeni
At 7.40pm on Monday, a vehicle reportedly overtook a truck in the vicinity of Tronox, abruptly stopping in front of the truck to avoid a pothole.
Taking evasive action, the truck driver swerved into the oncoming lane, veering into a ditch and overturning his rig…
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