A truck driver has died and two people sustained minor injuries when two trucks collided on the N12 in Daveyton. Reports from the scene indicate that one truck rear-ended the other that had broken down in the middle of the highway. Netcare911 paramedics worked alongside the Provincial Ems on the […]
Month: January 2017
A truck and at least four vehicle’s collided on the N12 near the R59, Alberton
Several people have been injured after a truck and at least four vehicles’s collided on the N12 near the R59 in Alberton, Gauteng. Reports from the scene indicate that none of the injured sustained any serious injuries. Netcare911 worked alongside various emergency services on scene. One person was trapped in […]
Pile-up after alleged brake failure on taxi
Two people sustained minor to moderate injuries after a taxi rear-ended another vehicle, resulting in a five car pile-up. It’s reported that the four cars were stationary at a red traffic light, when the taxis brakes failed. Yesterday afternoon at approximately 12:15 Emer-G-Med’s M03 and A01 responded to the incident, […]
Collision on the corner of Stanley and Menton, Auckland Park.
Two people sustained minor to moderate injuries after a three vehicle collision on the corner of Stanley and Menton – in Auckland Park. Emer-G-Med’s M01 and A11 attended to the emergency call yesterday afternoon, and treated the patients at the scene before they were transported to a nearby facility for […]
Driver crashes into truck in Oakdene, south of Johannesburg.
Just after 7am this morning Emer-G-Med’s RV5, M08 and A10 attended to a collision, where a driver lost control and spun into a truck, on the N12 East before Camaro – in Oakdene, south of Johannesburg. The driver was fortunate to escape with only minor injuries and was transported to […]
Flying squad members arrest hijacking suspects in Elsies River.
Western Cape: Swift response by Flying Squad members led to the arrest of two hijacking suspects, aged 30 and 31 years, in Blackheath just after 21:00. They were found in possession of the truck that was hijacked yesterday afternoon in Elsies River. Another two hijacked vehicles were also found at […]
What are the speed limits for my trucks with GVM between 3 500 kg and 9 000 kg?
Question: Please advise us on the legal speed limits for the following vehicles and also if there are any changes in the future and when these changes may take effect. 1. Iveco Daily – GVM>3500kg Tare:4440 van body 2.Isuzu – GVM>3500kg Tare:6320 van body Kind regards Answer: If the GVM […]
MK Logistics enhances its reputation with Hino Trucks
So much is written about the transport and logistics industry, especially where the growth of some of the larger groups have had their roots from small beginnings, mainly through the dedication and passion of a single individual with one vehicle who operated as an owner-driver. It’s been just over 22 […]
A rollover collision on the M2 West before Cleveland Road, Germiston
Just after 8 am this morning Emer-G-Med’s RV4, M02, M08 and A10 responded to reports of a rollover collision on the M2 West before Cleveland Road, in Germiston. It’s alleged that the truck swerved to avoid colliding with a car that cut in front of it. The driver lost control, […]
Driver and his sidekick caught red-handed while stealing truck
Two suspects were caught red-handed in Mamelodi, north-east of Pretoria, this morning while they were stealing a truck carrying a load of processed meat. The suspects were in the middle of removing a Ctrack vehicle tracking unit from the truck when the Ctrack recovery team arrived on scene and apprehended […]