Accident at Kruger Gate

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Look at the tyre on the back of the bakkie. It’s in very poor condition. Now i start to wonder how the other 4 tyres look 0*\


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The one that you can see in the picture got flat going up the step and does not look too good either, but that is certainly not the cause of the accident O**


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UPDATE: The driver of the crashed car has been arrested and charged with reckless driving and driving under the influence of alcohol. He will be appearing at the Bushbuckridge Magistrate Court today.


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No injuries? ;-) :-0


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Front view on FB post :

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This guy seriously wanted to get into the park when gate was closed!!!!! Kruger gate this morning.....luckily these bakkies are built tough, imagine if this was a new avanza or etios etc
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Wonder at what speed that is? :shock:

Agreed, they don't build them that tough anymore... O-/


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Two accidents at one of Kruger National Park’s gates

MBOMBELA – Two accidents happened at the Kruger National Park’s Kruger Gate on Wednesday night. SANParks spokesman, Ike Phaahla said the one took place at about 21:00.
2 hours ago
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“The vehicle crashed through the gate travelling at a high speed, made a U-turn at reception and sped out again.”

He said Skukuza SAPS picked up the registration numbers and are following up on the matter.

The second accident happened at around 23:00. “The vehicle crashed into the guardhouse and three people were injured and were treated on the scene. The driver has been charged with negligence and driving under the influence.”

The driver appeared in the Bushbuckridge Magistrate’s Court. The outcome was not known as of going to press.
Phaahla concluded that nobody should drive under the influence of alcohol whether in the park or outside as you might lose your freedom, your limb, or even your life.

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“The vehicle crashed through the gate travelling at a high speed, made a U-turn at reception and sped out again.”



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Not much left of the engine :shock:

And I don’t think that bakkie had any airbags


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Wonder if those gates are generally open and weren’t expected to be closed?


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