A VW Polo driver was tragically killed when he failed to negotiate a curve and crashed head-on with an oncoming truck on the R50 near Bapsfontein earlier on Sunday afternoon.
Dashcam footage from the truck involved shows the heavy vehicle travelling at a steady speed before the Polo appears from the opposite direction. The small hatchback can be seen losing control as it enters the curve, veering into the truck’s lane.
In a desperate attempt to correct his mistake, the Polo driver swerves back, while the truck driver simultaneously tries to avoid a collision. Unfortunately, both vehicles move in the same direction, leading to a violent impact that sends the Polo flying.
The force of the crash left the Polo mangled beyond recognition. The driver was declared dead at the scene, while the truck driver sustained only minor injuries.
Authorities are investigating the exact cause of the accident.
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Motorists are urged to exercise caution and reduce speed when approaching bends.
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