A TRUCK driver is recovering after his vehicle collided with a hippo on the R33 road between Modimolle and Vaalwater on Tuesday evening, 7 March.
The hippo died on the scene.
Limpopo transport spokeswoman Tidimalo Chuene said the driver lost control of the truck and it overturned and lost its load.
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"The truck driver sustained serious injuries and was stuck in the overturned truck for hours. The driver was then transported to a nearby hospital to receive necessary medical care," said Chuene.
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Chuene advised motorists to be careful when driving in that area.
"Animals are reported to be roaming in that area, especially during the night," she said.
