A Mercedes Benz mechanical horse and trailer caught alight on the R102 northbound lane between Phoenix and Ottawa in Kwazulu Natal. Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received the call for assistance from a passing motorist who noticed a truck driver attempting to extinguish the flames. Reaction Officers arrived on scene […]
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Brake failure blamed for overturned truck in Verulam
No injuries were reported after a bin truck overturned on Jabu Ngcobo Road in Verulam – KZN. Passing motorists contacted Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) for assistance. Reaction Officers were immediately dispatched and arrived on scene at approximately 17:11. A white UD bin truck was discovered lying on its side. […]
Watch video of overturned truck in Cornubia
Seen in this video are Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) at the scene of an accident on the R102 in Cornubia – KZN. The truck & trailer overturned and on the left side & suffered extensive damages. Salvage is in progress (11:33). The driver was transported to a […]
R7 million worth of goods stolen from a truck in Cato Ridge
Adidas takkies with a retail value of approximately R7 million were stolen from a truck that was hijacked in Cato Ridge. The owner of the truck contacted Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA). He informed the Controller On Duty that he received information that his hijacked trailer which was loaded with […]
Fuel theft syndicate busted in Ethekweni
Two Mozambicans, a Zimbabwean and a South African National have been arrested by Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) in Ethekweni – Kwazulu Natal. A Reaction Officer travelling on Old Main Road between Tongaat & Verulam in KZN noticed suspicious activities between four males. The Officer kept observation and […]
Truck hijacking reported in Canelands
Public assistance is required to locate the white Fuso water tanker with registration KC61BN-GP. The vehicle was hijacked a short while ago (Thursday) from New Glasgow Road in Canelands – KZN. According to the driver, he was in the process of filling water in the tanker that was expected to […]
Theft of truck in Westville
Public assistance is required to locate the white Toyota Dyna truck with registration ND 534 326. The vehicle was stolen in the vicinity of the Westville Swimming Pool in Westville – KZN at approximately 07:00 this morning (Friday). It had approximately R200 diesel and was loaded with turf. Please share […]
Female struck by truck tyre in Tongaat
A 40 year old female was hospitalised after she was struck by a runaway truck tyre on Gopalall Hurbans Road in Tongaat – KZN. A passerby reported the incident to the Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) Tongaat Operations Centre. On arrival, it was established that a rear tyre on a […]
Collision between a truck and two vehicles on the R102 Canelands
No injuries were reported after a truck and two vehicles collided at the R102 Canelands – KZN. Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) arrived on scene and discovered three vehicles involved in the collision. It was alleged that a Mercedes Benz tip truck was travelling in the direction of […]
Drunk tip-truck driver kills resident in Emona
Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) arrested a drunk Zimbabwean National after he overturned a tip-truck and killed one person in Emona – KZN. A second occupant of the home was expedited to hospital privately. The 52-year-old drunken male was transporting building sand from Emona to Tongaat – KZN […]










