Truck Crushes Car, Killing Woman In Horror M7 Crash Near N2

A woman believed to be in her fifties has died following a devastating multi-vehicle crash on the M7 in KwaZulu-Natal.

The collision happened shortly after 4:45pm on Wednesday on the M7 heading towards the Bluff, close to the N2 interchange.

According to ALS Paramedics spokesperson Garrith Jamieson, emergency responders received multiple calls reporting a serious crash at the busy junction.

Out-of-Control Truck Overturns and Crushes Vehicle

“On arrival, paramedics found chaos and carnage as they found that a truck carrying what is believed to be copper plates had somehow lost control and collided with approximately four vehicles before overturning onto a light motor vehicle,” Jamieson said.

Both the truck driver and the driver of the impacted vehicle were found trapped in the wreckage. The eThekwini Fire Department was called in to assist with rescue efforts.

“Two other occupants had sustained minor injuries and were treated on the scene. The eThekweni Fire Department used the Jaws of Life to cut the Truck driver free, once freed he was transported to a nearby Hospital with minor injuries.

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“Rescue personnel then had to use a heavy-duty tow truck to lift the trailer and load of copper off the vehicle. Once access had been gained, Paramedics found a female believed to be in her Fifties who had sustained fatal injuries. There was unfortunately nothing Paramedics could do for her, and she was declared deceased on the scene,” Jamieson said.

Road Closed as South African Police Service Investigates Cause

After the rescue operation, the scene was handed over to the South African Police Service (SAPS), which has launched an investigation into the crash.

“The M7 Durban Bound was closed for hours whilst emergency personnel worked on the scene,” Jamieson confirmed.

The exact cause of the crash remains unknown at this stage.