PHOTOS: Truck recovered from Durban harbour following fatal accident
Authorities have managed to hoist the truck out of the Durban Harbour following a fatal crash there this morning.
A 41-year-old man drowned after the heavy goods vehicle he was driving crashed into the bay.
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Police Search and Rescue divers were called to the scene to help recover the driver's body from a depth of around 12 metres.A second dive operation had to be conducted this afternoon to hoist the vehicle from the water.
Police say an inquest docket has been opened for investigation.
#sapsKZN DBN #SAR police divers & role players were called out to assist the DBN Harbour ORS Divers at M-Shed this am. Heavy duty truck drove into the bay this am. Driver of truck (41) recovered at depth of 12m. 2nd Dive op conducted to hoist truck to surface. Inquest opened ME pic.twitter.com/NAXWvl3AlS
— SA Police Service (@SAPoliceService) February 12, 2019