Shocking CCTV footage has emerged online, revealing a tragic collision between a car and a truck at an undisclosed intersection in Gauteng on Sunday morning.
The harrowing incident has claimed the life of the truck driver, according to insider reports.
The video footage captured the sequence of events with chilling clarity.
As the footage begins, a black car can be seen approaching the intersection, it’s lane clearly marked by a clear stop line.
Concurrently, an articulated truck is seen approaching from the right-hand side of the intersection.
Despite the conspicuous stop sign on the car’s lane, it fails to decelerate or yield at the intersection.
Ignoring the traffic rule, the car proceeds through the intersection at full speed, directly intersecting with the path of the oncoming truck.
The collision is devastating.
The car strikes the truck with significant force, impacting the front left wheel of the vehicle.
The force of the impact alters the trajectory of the truck, sending it careening uncontrollably towards the right side of the road.
The aftermath of the collision is chaotic.
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The horse violently jerks sideways but it’s held back into its position by the trailer causing it not to overturn as a thick blanket of dust fills the air.
In the midst of the chaos the car is obscured from view within the dense cloud of dust.
As the dust settles, the black car can be seen mettres away from the point of impact.
The fate of those involved remains uncertain, as immediate details regarding casualties are yet to be confirmed.
Our hearts go out to the families and loved ones affected by this devastating incident.
