Driver loses control of vehicle and crashes after hitting a pothole

06 April 2025 | From Arrive Alive


Cnr Milner Ave & East Str; East Town 

At approximately 06:58, our Control Room received a report of an accident in East Town. SCP Security Reaction Officer was immediately dispatched to the scene.

Upon arrival, the officer reported that a vehicle had been involved in a collision after the driver allegedly hit a pothole, causing the vehicle to lose control and crash into a tree. Two occupants sustained minor injuries in the incident.

Emergency services were subsequently notified and responded promptly. Both the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) and FirstHelp arrived on-site. The occupants, who sustained no significant injuries, indicated their intention to proceed to Helen Joseph Hospital independently for further medical assessment.

SCP Security, JMPD, and FirstHelp were present and attended to the scene.

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