Two people killed in collision between two trucks and bakkie

Two people were killed and three others injured when two trucks and a bakkie collided on the M7 East before Wakesleigh Road in Durban on Tuesday‚ Rescue Care said.

“Around 11.20am Rescue Care paramedics were called to the horrific collision. On their arrival they found that two trucks and a bakkie had collided. Two men were found entrapped under each truck. One man had already passed away before paramedics arrival and the second man had sustained critical injuries‚” the emergency service said.

“Advanced Life Support Paramedics worked underneath the truck to stabilise the man. Durban Search and Rescue were called to assist and with the help of a large tow truck rig the truck was lifted off the man.

“The man was placed on a manual ventilator and rushed through to a nearby level one trauma unit. However‚ a short while after he arrived he went into cardiac arrest and despite efforts from paramedics and doctors he was declared deceased‚” Rescue Care said.

It added that two occupants from the bakkie had sustained moderate injuries and were stabilised on the scene before being transported to a nearby hospital for further care. The second truck driver was also transported to hospital for minor injuries.

“At this stage the exact cause of the collision is unknown however it is believed one of the trucks was broken down. SAPS were on the scene and will be investigating further.”