By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
28 April 2025- The truck plunged into various vehicles at Blue Diamond Auto Sale car dealership in the early hours of Saturday morning. The truck with the trailer left a ‘trail of destruction’ after it rammed into them.
The Manager of the Blue Diamond Auto Sale, Willie Du Preez said they received a phone call at around 4am in the morning. Du Preez said the call informed them that the truck had been driven into Blue Diamond Auto Sales.
“Our family of four braved the cold and darkness not knowing what devastation awaited. A truck has driven through 10 of our vehicles. One of the vehicles landed in the building and palisades was scattered throughout.
“The vehicles were completely destroyed, glasses were shattered and walls collapsed. Our income, our pride and joy that we worked so hard for is on its knees,” he said.
Du Preez further said they remembered God’s provision in the past. He added that they are thankful that no one was hurt.
“The team does not understand the word give up. The family and friends’ messages, including their prayers surrounded us. Our community sprang to action to lend a helping hand too.
“People showed up to support us. For our employees who were there almost as soon as they assisted where they could, just read Hebrews 11:1, which talks about applicable in our lives,” said u Preez.
He said Blue Diamond Auto Sales is at its brink of collapse, but they are not lying down. Buoyed Du Preez said they will come back stronger and better than before.
“We are wounded, but the doors will remain open for business as usual. Amazing stock is still available and there is new stock coming soon. Watch this space.
“Kindly feel free to come and visit us at 198 Market Street, Vryburg or give us a call on 0790182992,” he said.
Meanwhile, the North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said: “We can confirm an accident that occurred in Market Street, Vryburg at around 4am, on 26 April 2025.
“According to information, a Ford Ranger bakkie collided with a truck trailer on Market Street. Consequently, the truck hit a car dealership building and several vehicles were damaged.”
Mokgwabone said the driver of the bakkie allegedly left his car and fled from the scene on foot. No injuries have been reported.
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