Durban — The trucks that were torched on the N2 freeway were set alight on Monday night and belonged to the Nida, Zingaro and EMCAF companies.
According to the uMhlathuze Municipality, its emergency services responded to an incident involving two freight trucks that were ablaze on the N2 at Canefields, situated between eNseleni and eMpangeni.
“Fortunately, all drivers were able to escape unharmed. The South African Police Service (SAPS) is currently handling the situation. By luck the third truck from EMCAF managed to escape and two trucks from NIDA and ZINGARO companies were totally burnt. We kindly request all road users to exercise caution and drive safely, considering the unfavourable weather conditions,” said spokesperson Bongani Gina.
He appealed to all relevant stakeholders, including Transnet and truck companies, to collaborate closely with law enforcement agencies in order to uncover and expose the underlying causes of such acts and incidents.
“We firmly believe that if any party involved has grievances or concerns, it is crucial to engage in constructive dialogue and negotiations to prevent resorting to violence and the torching of trucks. Such destructive actions not only harm the infrastructure but also endanger the lives of the individuals involved.”
WATCH: Three freight trucks torched on the N2 in Canefields between Nseleni and Empangeni. pic.twitter.com/k6t6ta2KDv
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Since Sunday, trucks have been torched on the country’s freeways. On Monday night, three more freight trucks were set alight in KwaZulu-Natal, bringing the total number of trucks reduced to ashes to a total of 16 trucks burnt within three days in South Africa so far.
KwaZulu-Natal police are investigating a case of armed robbery, malicious damage to property, and attempted murder.
SAPS spokesperson Brigadier Jay Naicker said it was alleged that a group of armed men attacked the drivers of the two trucks and robbed them of their belongings.
“The men were then forced out of the trucks before the trucks were set alight. Police at Empangeni are investigating a case of armed robbery, malicious damage to property, and attempted murder.”
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