Truck Overturns on R67 Between Komani and Whittlesea, Three Injured

KOMANI –Three people were injured in an early-morning truck accident on the R67 road between Komani and Whittlesea after an Isuzu truck overturned near Thambo Village.

The accident occurred at approximately 04:30 on Monday morning, prompting a response from emergency medical services to the scene.

Accident Details

According to emergency services, an Isuzu truck overturned on the R67 under circumstances that are not yet known. The road is a key route linking Komani and Whittlesea and is frequently used by heavy vehicles, particularly during early-morning hours.

EMS Response and Patient Transport

EMS personnel conducted on-scene triage and assessed three male patients, all classified as yellow patients, indicating moderate injuries.

• Three male patients were transported to Frontier Hospital by ambulance.

All patients were stabilised before transport.

Traffic Impact and Safety Reminder

The accident caused temporary disruption along the R67 as emergency services attended to the scene and ensured the safety of other motorists. Drivers travelling between Komani and Whittlesea were advised to proceed with caution.

The cause of the accident has not yet been confirmed.