A freight truck overturned on the M11 route near Majuba Pass, leading to a chaotic scene as looters descended on the vehicle, taking advantage of the situation.
Story Summary:
- A freight truck carrying goods overturned on the M11 near Majuba Pass, drawing a crowd of looters.
- Eyewitness footage captured the looters grabbing items from the truck’s cargo.
- The incident is linked to another serious collision in the province that occurred recently on the M7.
Looters help themselves to goods after truck overturns near Majuba Pass
On Wednesday, a freight truck transporting goods overturned on the M11 route near Majuba Pass, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).
The exact cause of the accident has not yet been confirmed, but initial reports suggest that the truck may have lost control due to the challenging terrain in the area.
Emergency responders were quick to arrive at the scene, assessing the situation and checking on the driver.
However, details about the driver’s condition or whether any other passengers were involved remain unclear.
As the truck lay overturned, a group of locals and passersby quickly gathered at the scene.
In video footage captured by an eyewitness, individuals can be seen looting goods from the truck’s cargo.
Items were taken directly from the truck, with looters showing little regard for the potential dangers or the legality of their actions.
The looting continued for several minutes before authorities arrived, making it difficult for them to regain control of the situation.
Here’s footage of the incident, caught on camera by a bystander:
This incident is not isolated.
It mirrors a recent crash on the M7 by Wakesleigh Road, where a light motor vehicle collided with a truck, resulting in two individuals sustaining severe injuries.
That crash occurred late at night, around 23:00, on Tuesday, 13 August 2024, and prompted a coordinated response from Advanced Life Support Paramedics and the Durban Fire Department.
“The driver of the light motor vehicle, a male believed to be in his twenties was found severely entrapped in his vehicle with critical injuries” medics revealed.