Chaos erupted on Friday morning, 17 May 2024, at the intersection of Allen Street and Drakensberg Drive, following a dramatic collision involving three motor vehicles.
The incident unfolded at the busy intersection shortly before 8 am.
According to the driver of the VW Golf, he was driving down Allen Street from the direction of the CBD and turning left into Drakensberg Drive when a Chevrolet Aveo slammed into his car.
“The traffic light turned orange as I was turning, and the other car skipped the light. He tried to brake, but he crashed into me, and we then crashed into the Audi,” the motorist recounted. The motorist of the Audi was on Drakensberg Drive, waiting for the traffic light to change from red for him when the crash occurred.
Paramedics on the scene confirmed that the motorist from the VW sustained injuries, as did two passengers from the Chevrolet. All three injured patients were transported to hospital for treatment.
In the wake of the crash, motorists are reminded to adhere to traffic laws and exercise extreme caution while travelling.
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