Drunk truck driver

The truck driver and his friend being arrested at at the scene. Image: supplied

WATCH: Drunk truck driver crashes into cars at Durban beachfront

A truck driver has been arrested for drunk driving after he drove into several cars alongside Durban beachfront on Wednesday.

Drunk truck driver

The truck driver and his friend being arrested at at the scene. Image: supplied

A truck driver has been arrested for drunk driving after he drove into several cars alongside Durban beachfront on Wednesday.

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TRUCK DRIVER AND HIS FRIEND INTOXICATED

Allegedy the truck driver and a friend were seen drinking alcohol on the beachfront before the incident happened.

According to members of the police, officers from the Metro Police bicycle unit saw the vehicle parked near the Pirates Lifesaving Club. The truck was registered with a logistics company in Zambia.

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While the team tried removing the alcohol from the vehicle, the driver took off and crashed into at least seven vehicles down the beachfront.

The Metro Police confirmed that the man was charged with driving under the influence, as well as reckless and negligent driving.

WATCH: THE AFTERMATH OF THE CRASH

Bystanders gathered at the scene after a truck drove into several cars down the Durban beachfront.

METRO POLICE URGE PEOPLE NOT TO DRINK AT THE BEACH

Meanwhile, at the uMhlathuze Local Municipality, officials confiscated large amounts of alcohol at Alkantstrand Beach in Richards Bay.

Christo Botha, the councillor for Ward 2, said that alcohol was never allowed at Alkantstrand.

He also added that various contracted security companies liaised with senior municipal officials to ensure compliance with City by-laws.

The Metro police urged people to not drink alcohol at the beach.