A serious accident involving three vehicles, including a container truck, occurred early Monday morning, 15 January, on the N2 outbound at Kramat Road in Macassar, Cape Town.
Initial reports indicate that a truck carrying an overheight load struck the Kramat Road overhead bridge, causing its cargo to fall off the trailer and collide with a light delivery van and a car.
Tragically, one person was killed in the accident, others have sustained serious injuries.
A video shared with SA Trucker shows the truck under the bridge, with its cargo lying on the roadside.
Emergency services are currently at the scene, attending to the injured and working to clear the wreckage.
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While the exact cause of the crash remains under investigation, the N2 outbound has been closed at Baden Powell Drive.
Motorists are advised to exercise caution and use alternative routes to avoid delays. Traffic authorities have requested patience as they continue their investigation.
Further updates will be shared as more information becomes available.
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