October 21st 2024.
The tragic death of a truck driver on the Sydney Harbour Bridge has left his friends devastated and calling for better road safety measures on the iconic landmark. Jamal Choukri, a hard-working and beloved member of the community, was just 44 years old when he was killed in a head-on collision last week. His best friend, Soufiane Aguelmous, shared with 9News that everyone who knew Jamal loved him dearly.
When Aguelmous received the news of Choukri's passing, he couldn't believe it. It felt like a mistake. He had to identify his friend's body to the authorities, as Choukri did not have much family in Australia. Aguelmous remembered thinking, "It's not him, it can't be. He starts work late in the afternoon, so it must be a mistake."
Choukri was driving a white Hyundai Accent when a blue Hyundai i30 hatchback suddenly veered into his lane from the opposite direction. The other male driver, 51, also lost his life in the crash. Choukri, who was originally from Morocco and moved to Australia in 1998, usually worked the night shift and rarely crossed the bridge. Aguelmous couldn't believe the cruel twist of fate that his mate was killed while on his way to work.
Describing Choukri as a passionate and careful truck driver, Aguelmous demanded that something be done to make the bridge safer. He also called for a coroner's inquiry into the cause of Choukri's death. "It's almost like a Russian roulette bridge, it really is," he added.
In response, the NSW government stated that they are continuously assessing how to improve safety on the bridge. The NSW Police are also investigating the cause of the crash. The loss of Choukri has left his friends and community heartbroken, and they are determined to see better road safety measures put in place to prevent such tragedies from happening again.
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