Two killed in Umhlanga truck crash

Two killed in Umhlanga truck crash

Two people have been killed in a double-vehicle collision in Umhlanga Rocks. 

Two killed in Umhlanga truck crash
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Apparently, two men were towing an articulated vehicle on the N2 Monday night, when they were hit by a truck. 

Emer-G-Med spokesperson Kyle van Reenen said: "Reports from the scene allege that an articulated vehicle had experienced mechanical failure and whilst towing operators were assisting, a second heavy motor vehicle crashed into the scene.

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"Two males, believed to be the towing operators, were declared deceased on arrival of paramedics whilst a third man was treated for moderate injuries and taken to a nearby hospital for further care.

"The South African Police Services will be investigating the incident accordingly."

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