Mbombela accident claims two lives, speeding Mercedes-Benz crashes into truck at intersection

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  • Two people were killed when a Mercedes-Benz crashed into a truck in Mbombela
  • The video of the accident quickly went viral and showed the moment the car hit the truck
  • South Africans debated online who was actually responsible for the fatal accident
The car became stuck under the truck after the collision.
Two people were killed in an accident in Mbombela after a Mercedes-Benz crashed into a truck at an intersection. Image: SATrucker
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The community of Mbombela is reeling after a horrific accident in Riverside.

Two people were killed when a car crashed into a truck, but the accident raised questions about who was to blame.

The accident took place at the intersection of R40 and R37.

Mercedes-Benz crashes into an articulated truck

Videos of the horrific crash quickly trended on social media and showed a Mercedes Benz traveling from the direction of the Mbombela CBD.

The speeding vehicle then crashes into a truck and turns towards a robot onto the R37. You can hear the car braking desperately in time to avoid crashing into the truck’s second trailer, but it was too late.

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The video also showed that the robot indicated green for the vehicle.

The two occupants of the Mercedes-Benz were killed.

South Africans weigh in on accident

Social media was abuzz with reactions, with many wondering who was to blame.

Mkhatshwa Lee-Ann said:

“With the speed of the car they never had a chance of survival.”

Debbie Du Plessis added:

“The truck saw the lights way back and turned around. The car was speeding and crashed into the second trailer. That means the Merc is guilty. Sad for the families of both.”

Bernard Van Rooyen stated:

“He was driving too fast, but got the green light.”

Sean Cruse said:

“The truck driver did not intend to cross the road, but the car was also driving almost twice as fast as the speed limit on that road.”

Johan Haarhoff added:

“I don’t know who is to blame, but some truck drivers do not obey the traffic rules at all.”

Cetshwayo KaMpande stated:

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“Yohhhhhhthat Mercedes flew. The speed is suicidal.”

Lincoln Mudimu said:

“That speed on the small car cannot be justified.”

Thulani Nkuna stated:

“Speed ​​indeed kills.”

One person is killed in the crash in Mbombela

In a related article, one person was killed when an LDV collided with a VW on the R40 in Mbombela.

Short news reported that a portion of the roadway was closed and a stop-and-go was initiated following the accident.

Nine others were injured in the crash and taken to hospital, including a six-month-old baby.

Source: Kort Nieuws