Cindy Nell-Roberts "traumatised but fine" after Kloof Nek crash
The former Miss South Africa's vehicle was dragged for 100m in the crash.
Miss South Africa 2002 Cindy Nell-Roberts is recovering from a head injury following a horrific crash in Cape Town.
The 42-year-old was one of six people who sustained injuries when a truck lost control on Kloof Nek Road. According to a News24 report, the CEO of Cosmetix's black Range Rover was dragged down the road for 100 metres.
"As I was turning, I heard a screeching sound and the truck knocked into me and dragged my car for 100 metres and spun out of control," the mother of two told the publication.
She added: "I am so traumatised, but I am fine."
The truck reportedly struck at least three cars as it careened down the road.
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Former Miss SA Cindy Nell-Roberts, the founder and director of Women4Women, has been treated for a head injury and whiplash after an out-of-control 24-wheeler truck careened down Kloof Nek Road and crashed into several vehicles.https://t.co/0riRO4wCQP
— News24 Arts and Entertainment (@News24Arts) September 14, 2023
Several videos shared on social media show the extent of the damage caused during the crash.
Serious truck crash on Kloof Nek Rd. Road closed between Ethan and Camp Rd closed, use alternative route. pic.twitter.com/AK73RiN056
— SA Trucker (@rsa_trucker) September 12, 2023
NDABANEWS: An out-of-control 24-wheeler truck plunged down Cape Town's busy Kloof Nek Road on Tuesday morning, smashing into cars before overturning next to an apartment building. Former Miss SA Cindy Nell-Roberts was among the six people injured during the crash. pic.twitter.com/wh8aWq3fiy
— Thulani Ndaba (@tndaba) September 12, 2023
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Police have opened a case of reckless and negligent driving against the driver.
The truck driver was also injured in the crash and was taken to hospital with slight injuries, according to Cape Town's Safety and Security MMC JP Smith.
Thankfully, no one was killed in the incident.
"From the look of the accident scene, it is a blessing that there were no additional, very serious injuries. The truck landed so close to the block of flats, that any pedestrian could have been injured. May the injured get well soon," one Facebook user wrote.
Measures are reportedly being put in place, including reactivating some of the cameras in the area, to monitor the busy road going forward.
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Main image credit: Instagram/@cindy_nell
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