One killed in R40 accident near Barberton Game Reserve
Martin Jeffrey of Emer-G-Med said they received a call about the accident at around 16:20. Upon their arrival, they found both drivers still entrapped in the wreckage.
'They were severely injured and we removed them while treating them. Before we could transport him to the hospital a driver died. We were able to treat the truck driver before we transported him to Nelspruit Mediclinic for further medical treatment,' he said.
The Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security, and Liaison's spokesperson, Moeti Mmusi, confirmed that the cause of the accident is unknown, pending investigation.
He added a call on motorists to always drive with caution and obey the rules of the road.
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'Condolences to the family of the deceased and wishes for a speedy recovery to the driver of the truck who was rushed to the hospital,' he said.
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