A man was crushed after a tip truck transporting tar overturned and landed on him at the R102 and Vincent Dickenson Road robots in Canelands – KZN.
Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received multiple calls for assistance from the public requesting assistance at the scene. Reaction Officers and RUSA Paramedics were immediately dispatched and arrival on scene.
RUSA Members discovered a Mercedes tip truck lying on its side on top of a white Toyota Hilux bakkie. A man was crushed between both vehicles. The driver of the truck was not injured.
It was alleged that the truck was travelling in the direction of Tongaat – KZN from Verulam – KZN when its brakes failed. The driver attempted to veer off the road, but struck a Toyota Fortuner before colliding into the white Toyota Hilux bakkie that experienced mechanical failure.
The driver of the bakkie was attempting to repair his vehicle when the truck collided into his vehicle. He was crushed between both vehicles.
Three flat bed Tow Trucks were utilised to lift the truck to allow First Responders to remove the man’s body and assess the extent of his injuries.
Man seriously injured after being crushed by a truck in a collision on the R102 https://t.co/Mm9ljr9c5x#ArriveAlive @reactionunit @TruckAndFreight pic.twitter.com/KHu7r9et72
– Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) November 19, 2024
