Brake failure blamed for overturned bin truck

VERULAM – No injuries were reported after a bin truck overturned on Jabu Ngcobo Road on Thursday afternoon. Passing motorists contacted RUSA for assistance. Reaction Officers were immediately dispatched and arrived on scene at approximately 17:11.

A white UD bin truck was discovered lying on its side. According to the driver his brakes failed. He climbed an embankment in an attempt to stop the vehicle but the truck overturned. A big thank you to all reaction officers for the swift assistance!