3 trucks burn to ashes after accident

Three trucks have been burnt to ashes in an accident on the Great East Road in Rufunsa district.

The accident happened on Saturday, October 19, 2024, around 18:40 hours at Manenekela Hills.

Involved in the accident was a Volvo truck, a Shacman truck and an ERF truck, all were burnt, while a Freightliner truck had minor damage.

Police Assistant Public Relations Officer, GODFREY explained that preliminary investigations reveal that the accident happened when the driver of the ERF truck failed to keep to his lane and collided with the Shacman truck, which was being followed by the Volvo truck and the freightliner.

Mr CHILABI has added that the collision resulted in the fire, which burnt 3 of the vehicles.