Truck driver dies in accident

Investigations are being conducted into a fatal accident that occurred at about 0030h today at Good Hope Public Road, ECD, and which resulted in the death of truck-driver Yougraj Singh, 50 years, of Coverden, EBD, the police say.

Investigations have revealed that Singh was driving the vehicle along the roadway, allegedly at a fast rate, when he lost control of it and collided with a utility pole.

He suffered injuries and was taken to the GPHC where he was pronounced dead on arrival.