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The GCN was called to the scene of an overturned truck, on Monday, June 23.<\/p>\n

The vehicle, which appeared to be transporting scrap metal, overturned on Barbara Road, in the Woodmere area.<\/p>

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The GCN was able to reach the EMPD for comment.<\/p>\n

Thabiso Makgato, responding on behalf Wilfred Kgasago, spokesman for the EMPD, told the GCN: “The driver of the truck suffered serious injuries to the head and chest, and was taken to Union Hospital for treatment.<\/p>

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“The accident is confirmed to have happened at 10.45am and EMPD officers were able to clear the scene and reopen Barbara Road to traffic at 2pm (June 23).<\/p>\n

“It is believed that the driver lost control of the truck, but the matter is still being investigated.”<\/p>\n

While the EMPD investigates this latest accident, residents have voiced their concerns and frustrations.<\/p>\n

Graeme Hopper reached out to the GCN via our title site, www.germistoncitynews.co.za.<\/p>\n

“About five or six people have died on that corner this last year alone and all that they do is to install flashing danger lights,” he said.<\/p>\n

“If the council does not want to put up speed bumps then put up cameras or have regular speed traps.<\/p>\n

“Let the lazy people get off their lazy butts and do some work.<\/p>\n

“When there is an accident then the traffic department only arrives when somebody has died or when it is fatal.<\/p>\n

“We are too scared to even cross over a green robot at the Barbara Road, Pretoria Road intersection.<\/p>\n

“Let’s see if somebody can do something constructive to prevent the accidents and deaths on this section of road.”<\/p>\n

A number of residents made contact through Facebook.<\/p>\n

Jenny Williams asked: “Was the truck road worthy?”<\/p>\n

“The way they load these trucks up is madness.<\/p>\n

“Seriously?<\/p>\n

“Another one?<\/p>\n

“They need to close Barbara Road off to trucks.<\/p>\n

“The trucks shouldn’t even be travelling on this road and the speeds they travel, trucks and cars alike, it makes entering and leaving our driveways a safety hazard.”<\/p>\n

“As a resident of Barbara Road, I really hope something happens soon” said Vicki-Jayne Hopper.<\/p>\n

Kaylene Pohlmann Ferreira said: “We need speed bumps.<\/p>\n

“More than once a week we have drama on Barbara Road.”<\/p>\n

“We have asked countless times what can be done to make this road safer; we are still waiting for an answer,” said husband and wife, Mark and Ella Pricloo.<\/p>\n

Gerhard Vatti van Zyl commented: “These truck drivers can’t drive.”<\/p>\n

The GCN has yet to receive comment on what can be done to make Barbara Road safe for motorists and residents alike.<\/p>\n