Two lives lost in N12 ho crash near Edenvale

GAUTENG – The crash involved three trucks and seven motor vehicles. Two motorists have been declared dead following a collision involving three trucks and seven light motor vehicles on the westbound N12 freeway in Bedfordview.

Disaster and Emergency Management Services (DEMS) firefighters received the call at approximately 12:20 and responded to the scene.

Upon arrival, the entire freeway was temporarily closed due to the severity of the crash. The crash resulted in jack-knifed trucks and a chemical spill on the road surface. Paramedics declared two men, a truck driver and an SUV driver, dead at the scene. The Jaws of Life were employed to extricate the truck driver.

Seven other people were treated for injuries and transported to various hospitals in Ekurhuleni. The scene remained active as rescue and traffic officers continued accident rehabilitation efforts. Condolences to all families who lost loved ones during this tragic accident.