N11 truck accident

The N11 highway was closed at Amajuba pass for the greater part of the day today, Tuesday the 24th of May, following a horrific crash involving three trucks.

Two people were sadly killed in the horror crash.

KZN Emergency Medical Services spokesperson, Robert Mckenzie said the crash involved three trucks.

“Tragically two people sustained fatal injuries.

“EMS, together with several private ambulance services have treated a further two people.

“One patient has serious injuries and the other with minor, and both have been taken to hospital,” he said.

The accident occurred on the same area where a NiDa truck driver was filmed driving recklessly overtaking on barrier lanes and sideswiping a bakkie trailer. The driver was later arrested and after a disciplinary hearing, he was fired from his job.

According to Arrive Alive, one truck driver lost control of his truck and collided into construction vehicles.

The road was closed for a lengthy time as authorities worked fervently to clear the scene.

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