Five people have been killed and several others seriously injured in a multiple-vehicle crash on the N2 in Umtentweni near Port Shepstone on the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal.
It is alleged that one of the light motor vehicles was overtaking on a barrier line.
Spokesperson for the provincial Department of Transport Community Safety and Liaison, Kwanele Ncalane says the road is closed and traffic is being diverted to the R102.
“We wish to appeal to all road users to adhere to traffic regulations. We also send our deepest condolences to the affected families. We will also investigate the exact cause of this accident .
Our teams have been there and they have started the preliminary investigations. We are hoping they will soon finalize the report and share what exactly transpired.”
Umgeni road accident
Two men, aged 30, were fighting for their lives following a high-speed crash on Umgeni Road near Springfield Park in Durban. It is alleged that the two men were travelling in a light motor vehicle that collided with another vehicle.
Emer-G-Med Paramedics spokesperson Kyle van Reenen says, “The driver of the was found to be entrapped in the wreckage and in a serious condition. Specialist hydraulic equipment was needed to free the man whilst Advanced Life Support Paramedics worked to stabilize him. Once stabilized, he was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital for further care.”
He adds: “A second man was found slumped over in the back seat and in critical condition. Several interventions were performed to stabilize him before he was rushed to a nearby hospital by ambulance for further care.”
