SA-Eswatini border post remains closed after truck crashes into 15 vehicles.

By Nicole McCain.

@BMA.

A port of entry on the South African and Eswatini border has been closed after a truck crashed into 15 vehicles.

The accident, which took place on Sunday morning, saw a 32-tonne coal truck plough into several state-owned vehicles at the Oshoek Port of Entry with Eswatini.

The commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, said the accident had led to the temporary suspension of operations.

The truck allegedly experienced brake failure while descending towards Eswatini on the departure side of the port. The truck crashed into 10 stationary private vehicles, four SARS vehicles, and one SANDF bakkie, causing significant damage.

“Three individuals, that is, one SARS official, one tourism monitor and the driver of that truck, sustained injuries during the incident. All injured individuals were promptly attended to by Eswatini Emergency Medical Services and transported to a hospital in Eswatini for immediate treatment,” said Masiapato.

Two guardhouses and an inspection shelter were severely damaged.

“As a precautionary measure, all operations at Oshoek Port of Entry have been temporarily suspended to allow for investigations by SAPS and collection of evidence and photographs from the scene. Pending the safety assessments by Disaster Management teams, the operations at the port will continue to be suspended until the necessary clearance has been issued to ensure the safety of all stakeholders”, Masiapato added.

He advised travellers to make use of Nerston Port of Entry, Mahamba Port of Entry, Jeppes Reef Port of Entry, and Lebombo Port of Entry.

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