Video footage has emerged showing the chaotic scene following this morning’s devastating truck crash at the Oshoek Border Post.
The footage, sent to SA Trucker, captures the extent of the destruction caused by the runaway side tipper interlink, which lost control while descending a steep slope toward the border facility.
In the video, at least six damaged vehicles can be seen scattered across the scene, their mangled frames a testament to the force of the collision.
The truck lies destroyed, overturned on its side with its load of coal spilt across the area.
The incident has forced the temporary closure of both the Oshoek and Ngwenya border posts, with eSwatini authorities advising cross-border travellers to use alternative routes.
South African officials are working tirelessly to clear the wreckage and restore normal operations, but the process is expected to take time due to the scale of the damage.
Witnesses described the truck’s approach as erratic, with no signs of slowing down as it barreled toward the border post.
This crash marks the second such incident at the Oshoek Border Post in just over a month, raising serious concerns about the safety of the road leading to the facility.
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Local authorities are being urged to implement stricter measures to prevent similar accidents in the future.
Truck drivers must ensure their vehicles are roadworthy, particularly when navigating steep slopes and high-traffic areas.
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