Category: News around the web
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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 when he overturned the white…
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Recovery efforts underway to restore operations following derailment
Two Transnet Freight Rail trains, ferrying tonnes of coal, collided in the Elubana region, near eNseleni, in northern KwaZulu-Natal yesterday morning (Sunday at 6am). One train rear-ended the other, which is believed to have been stationary due to a power outage. Sources say the possibility of sabotage cannot be ruled out. This after TFR…
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Traffic delays after a truck rollover on the Trade Centre bend outgoing Phoenix towards Umhlanga
At 13.10pm: Roadway Obstructed expect delays as a truck has overturned on the Trade Centre bend outgoing Phoenix towards Umhlanga. The crash is on the bend, 2 patients are being stabilized by KZNVIP Medics, and we also have KZNVIP Accident Response Members trying to slow down cars to prevent another collision. 1 lane is currently…
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Hijacked truck recovered in Aeroton
JMPD TRU officers received a complaint of a truck that was hijacked in Crown Mines. The officers searched for the truck and recovered it at George Koch hostel with its load missing. The truck was booked in at Aeroton SAPS Pound. The post Hijacked truck recovered in Aeroton appeared first on Truck and Freight Information…
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Hijacked truck recovered at George Koch hostel
JMPD TRU officers received a complaint about a truck that was hijacked in Crown Mines. The officers searched for the truck & recovered it at George Koch hostel with its load missing. The truck was booked in at Aeroton SAPS Pound. The post Hijacked truck recovered at George Koch hostel appeared first on Truck and…
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Sanral to issue 70 tenders in ‘the next couple of weeks’
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) says it will issue at least 70 tenders “in the next couple of weeks”. In terms of the State-owned company’s interim preferential procurement policy (PPP), at least 30% of these contracts will be allocated to smaller black-owned construction companies. Link to Engineeringnews.co.za
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A truck broke down on the N2 Southbound after Mount Edgecombe Interchange
A truck broke down on the N2 Southbound after Mount Edgecombe Interchange. Only one lane is opened. Motorists are urged to use alternative routes to avoid delays or move with caution. The post A truck broke down on the N2 Southbound after Mount Edgecombe Interchange appeared first on Truck and Freight Information Online. Original article…
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Construction begins on Lilian Ngoyi Street rehabilitation project
A contractor has been appointed for the Lilian Ngoyi Street rehabilitation and construction has officially begun, following the gas explosion in Bree street on July 19, the City of Johannesburg reports. The rehabilitation project is being managed by the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) through a seven-stage project management process. Link to Engineeringnews.co.za
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Truck collision on the N1 between Hanover and Colesburg
Road users are cautioned to be on alert on the N1 between Hanover and Colesburg. A truck veered off the road and caused a collision. Police, Traffic officers and EMS were activated to the scene of the collision. Truck collision on the N1 between Hanover and Colesburg https://t.co/r5xDaKJ7fc#ArriveAlive #TruckCollision @NC_drpw @TruckAndFreight pic.twitter.com/mzXC6lAO7R – Arrive Alive…
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Search for hijacked truck in Hilton
Public assistance is required to locate the white MAN truck with registration BC 16 HG-GP. The truck with two trailers loaded with 30 tons of fertiliser valued at R1.2 million rands was hijacked by three men in Hilton – KZN on Friday night. The driver and conductor were forced into the suspects vehicle (make, model…
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Stationary truck causing traffic delays on the 12 freeway direction west by N3 south split in the Bedfordview area
Currently in the Bedfordview area, N12 freeway direction west by N3 south split, there is a stationary truck causing traffic delays. The Gilloolys interchange will be temporarily closed for recovery process to take place. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes or approach the scene with caution. The post Stationary truck causing traffic delays on…
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Gift of the Givers team is assisting those affected by the flooding in Johannesburg
Gift of the Givers team are on the ground in 6th Avenue, Alexandr in Johannesburg. They are distributing blankets, mattresses, hygiene packs, food parcels and cooking oil to those affected by the flooding. The post Gift of the Givers team is assisting those affected by the flooding in Johannesburg appeared first on Truck and Freight…