In the early hours of this morning EMER-G-MED’s M05, V02, A07 and A08 were dispatched to reports of a mass casualty incident on the corners of Old Johannesburg Road and Lenchen Road, in Centurion. It’s believed that a truck’s tyre came off and collided with the taxi, leaving the taxi […]
A truck driver and a petrol attendant have escaped unharmed after a truck caught fire at the Tugela Truck Inn on the N3, Harrismith. Reports from the scene indicate that the truck was being refuelled when it caught fire. Netcare911 paramedics were on standby at the scene. The Ladysmith Fire […]
The international technology company and industry partner Continental will be at Electra Mining Africa 2016, held this year from September 12 to 16, at Expo Centre Nasrec in Johannesburg. It will host a stand that features a range of its rubber, solid woven and specialist application conveyor belts; belt condition […]
Winter driving brings many challenges, one of which is that drivers spend more time driving in the dark. This creates a totally different set of challenges as one’s “risk” increases dramatically. Some of these are physical, while others are security issues. After the sun goes down, a driver’s depth perception, […]
Firstgroup has introduced, ready for action, the fully branded and ready to roll – Firstroad 5 Car Rigid Carrier. Also view: Vehicle Recovery and Road Safety Firstgroup and Road Safety
At any recreational and social event where alcohol is present, it is not unusual for visitors to get a little – or very – tipsy. In fact, alcohol induced merriment at South African recreational events is fairly common and can, if not controlled, lead to accidents and injury. In order […]
Question: “I am a local ultra heavy duty driver who believes that the 9 hour rest between shifts is not sufficient as I do not get enough sleep as I have to travel to and from home, eat, bath, etc. which leaves me with about 4 hours of sleep. When […]
Post-collision fires in road vehicles, a pre-study The loss of human lives and body injuries as a consequence of post-crash fires either by smoke inhalation or due to burn injuries are unfortunately not uncommon. The literature indicates that fire events related to crashes are still a significant problem. The increased […]
On 10 and 11 June, the UIC, the worldwide railway association, the international rail community and many partners from the road sector as well as a number of international institutions will be holding the 8th edition of International Level Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD: www.ilcad.org). To launch this worldwide campaign an […]
Hanover, May 2016. At this year’s CeMAT, the international technology company Continental presents its comprehensive product portfolio for the supply chain, making intralogistics processes safer, more efficient, cleaner, and more convenient. The product range includes tires, telematics and tire pressure monitoring systems, as well as electronic displays and instrumentations. Continental […]
