Pedestrian killed in horror crash at Rosslyn Bridge

Pedestrian killed in horror crash at Rosslyn Bridge

A pedestrian died after he was hit by several vehicles under the Rosslyn Bridge in Tshwane on Friday morning.

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Gauteng traffic police spokesperson Obed Sibasa said the man is suspected to have fallen or was thrown from the Rosslyn Bridge onto the R80 Mabopane Highway.


He was then hit by several vehicles.


"It is a very horrific, sensitive fatal crash. Body parts scatted all over the highway,” said Sibasa.


Sibasa urged motorists to use alternative routes as the clean-up might take up to four hours.


"Traffic is heavily backed up to Soshanguve block XX. We urge motorists to avoid and use of alternative routes.


"To off-ramp at the R556 through Wonder Park back to the R80 highway to Pretoria CBD, it might take three to four hours to clear the freeway."


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