The City of Ekurhuleni’s Emergency Management Services (EMS) responded to a fatal motor vehicle accident involving two heavy-duty trucks on the R21 South, near the Atlas Road off-ramp, late on Thursday evening, January 15.
“At approximately 21:21, EMS dispatch received an emergency call reporting the collision. Firefighters from the Albertina Sisulu Corridor were immediately dispatched to the scene,” said spokesperson Tikkie MacDonald.
On arrival, emergency crews found two trucks involved in a high-impact collision.
“Preliminary information suggests that the driver of one truck had suffered a mechanical breakdown and was attempting to repair the vehicle when a second truck collided with it from behind.
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“The individual who was working on the stationary truck sustained fatal injuries and was declared dead at the scene,” said MacDonald.
“The driver of the second truck was treated on-site for moderate injuries by Gauteng Emergency Medical Services before being transported to a nearby hospital in Tembisa for further medical care.”
Rescue teams secured the scene to ensure the safety of other motorists. The body of the deceased was handed over to Gauteng Forensic Pathology Services for removal.
The scene was later handed over to the EMPD, who will conduct a formal investigation into the exact cause of the accident.
For life-threatening emergencies and fires, residents can contact the City of Ekurhuleni Disaster and Emergency Management Services on 011 458 0911.
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