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The truck driver involved in Monday's multi-vehicle collision on the M41 in Durban, made his first court appearance on Wednesday.
Spokesperson for the National Prosecuting Authority in KwaZulu-Natal, Natasha Ramkisson-Kara said Sithulile Siyabonga Nhlanhlayethu Zulu (22) appeared in the Durban Magistrate's Court on charges of reckless and negligent driving and failure to comply with the duties of a driver following the accident.
She added the matter was remanded to March 15 for bail information.
IOL initially reported Zulu handed himself over to police hours after fleeing the crash.
According to the provincial Department of Transport, Community Safety and Liaison, 49 vehicles were involved. Three people, including a pregnant woman, were rushed to hospital for urgent care following the crash that took place on the M41 on-ramp to the M4.
Commenting on the crash, MEC Sipho Hlomuka said the accident could have been avoided.
“We have ordered an investigation so that those responsible can be held accountable. As a government, we have a targeted programme focusing on trucks,” he said.
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