Operations for small vehicles have resumed at the Oshoek Port of Entry, but remain suspended for cargo while cleaning continues.
Operations at the Oshoek Port of Entry were temporarily suspended following a heavy commercial truck crash yesterday.
“The truck allegedly experienced brake failure on its approach to the port from the South African side. The truck crashed into 10 stationary private vehicles, four SARS vehicles, and one SANDF bakkie, causing significant damage,” said a statement released by the Border Management Authority and SARS. “Three individuals, including one SARS official, one tourism monitor, and the driver of the truck, sustained injuries during the incident.
“As a precautionary measure, all operations at the Oshoek Port of Entry have been temporarily suspended to allow for investigations by the SAPS and for the collection of evidence and photographs from the scene,” the BMA’s commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato, said in the statement.
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