#TrafficAlert : Wednesday, 31 August @ 09:05 Reports of a truck trailer that left the road along the R75 approximately 20km outside of Jansenville. Emergency services have been notified. Please approach with caution. #ECDoTr #ArriveAlive
Month: August 2022
Two dead, two seriously injured in a collision involving two trucks on the R34 between Newcastle and Utrecht
This morning Kwazulu Private Ambulance Service responded to the R34 between Newcastle and Utrecht for reports of a collision. When emergency services arrived they found that two trucks had been involved in a collision. Paramedics quickly assessed the scene and found that one patient had sustained serious injuries and one […]
Truck and minibus collision on the B2
A truck collision was reported on the B2 route approximately 16 km from Arandis towards Usakos involving a truck and a 7-seater (not a taxi). Multiple injuries were reported. Local authorities were also on the scene for assistance and further investigations.
Truck driver burnt to death, five others injured in N4 horror crash
Earlier this afternoon Emer-G-Med Paramedics responded to the scene of a serious motor vehicle collision on the N4 national highway, between Malelane and Komatipoort. On arrival on the scene, paramedics were met with absolute mayhem as two coal trucks were to have collided head-on, at high speed. As a result […]
Three injured in a truck collision on the N2 Northbound in New Guelderland
Earlier today, IPSS Medical Rescue received a call where it was reported that a heavy motor vehicle had veered off the road. Upon the arrival of IPSS Medical Rescue medics, it was determined that a truck had veered off the road leaving three occupants with serious injuries. The occupants of […]
Two suspects nabbed for carjacking and other crimes
Mpumalanga police received information regarding a vehicle that was hijacked in Mpumalanga township. Mpumalanga police with the assistance of other role players traced the suspects to Inchanga and they proceeded to the said area for observation. Hours later the vehicle that the suspects were traveling in was spotted driving on […]
Several injured in a bakkie rollover on the N2 northbound just before the Stanger off-ramp
IPSS Medical Rescue were called to an MVA on the N2 northbound just before the Stanger off-ramp, where it was reported that a vehicle had overturned. On arrival of IPSS medical rescue paramedics it was found that there were multiple patients on the scene with injuries ranging from minor to […]
Closing date looms for #ThankYouTrucker competition
Companies wishing to nominate their exceptional truck drivers for #ThankYouTrucker have only days to make their nominations for this year’s competition. With entries closing on Saturday 3 September, the competition organisers IVECO SA and the Road Freight Association are urging transporters to submit their nominations soon. National recognition and a […]
Engen supports Edenvale NPO with food hampers for local orphanage
Engen has stepped up to help support an orphanage as part of the company’s Employee Community Partnership Programme (ECPP). RAISE Helping Hands was founded in November 2020 and strive to address poverty in Edenvale and surrounding areas of the East Rand. The NPO is committed to giving back to those […]
A welcome recovery for the South African logistics sector in July
The logistics sector of South Africa recovered further during the month of July, following three months of subdued overall activity. This is according to the Ctrack Transport and Freight Index, which closely tracks six sub-sectors of the logistics sector for a true reflection of the industry. The Ctrack Transport and […]