Truck crashes through Life Flora Clinic palisade fence
Oncology Unit had to be evacuated.
At about 11am a heavy-duty truck crashed through the perimeter fence of Life Flora Clinic on William Nicol Road.
It is uncertain what exactly caused the accident but its presumed the driver lost control on the steep downhill. The Oncology Unit had to be evacuated since authorities feared that the large oxygen containers could explode.
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This piece of road has become notorious over the years because of the high number of truck accidents, which are probably due to the extremely steep gradient. The Metro Police have in fact closed th road to trucks weighing more than five tons.
It is uncertain at this stage whether anyone was injured in this incident.
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https://roodepoortrecord.co.za/2013/08/27/william-nicol-update-trucks-banned/
Motorists are advised to use alternative routes.
The Record will keep its readers updated as more information becomes available.
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