Owner-driver and fellow trucker killed in tragic N7 crash near Bothasig

A tragic crash on the N7 near Bothasig in Cape Town has claimed the lives of an owner-driver and a fellow trucker after their truck collided with a bridge on Saturday afternoon.

The deceased has been identified as Rodric Zenda, an owner-driver originally from Zimbabwe. He was travelling with a fellow trucker and friend, whose identity has not been revealed, when the fatal crash occurred.

Emergency services responded to the scene following reports that a truck had struck a bridge along the busy route. Sadly, both men sustained fatal injuries in the collision and were declared dead at the scene.

According to a source familiar with the incident, the tanker truck involved in the crash was empty at the time. The two men were reportedly on their way to load when the tragic accident occurred.

Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash remain unclear at this stage. Authorities are expected to investigate what may have led to the truck colliding with the bridge.

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The N7 is a key freight route connecting Cape Town with the West Coast and Northern Cape, carrying a steady flow of heavy vehicles transporting goods in and out of the region.

The loss of the two men has sent shockwaves through those who knew them, with fellow truckers and members of the transport community expressing their condolences.

Owner-drivers and long-distance truckers spend long hours on South Africa’s roads, often under demanding conditions as they work to keep freight moving across the country.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families, friends and loved ones of the two men during this incredibly difficult time.