A head-on collision on the N2 near Zwinkazi has resulted in one fatality and two critical injuries. The driver of the bakkie was trapped and required rescue by firefighters.
A head-on collision on the N2 near Zwinkazi has resulted in one fatality and two critical injuries. The driver of the bakkie was discovered trapped in his vehicle and required the assistance of firefighters from the KwaDukuza Local Municipality to be extricated. One occupant in the second vehicle was seriously injured, while the other sadly succumbed to their injuries at the scene. The two injured patients were transported to a nearby hospital for further medical attention.
The crash necessitated the closure of the N2 Northbound, with traffic diverted to the R102 at the Stanger off-ramp while emergency services handled the situation. Social media users commented on the latest fatal crash, pointing out that the area was prone to accidents. Some expressed frustration over the lack of safety measures on the road, stating that action would only be taken after a government official is involved in an accident. Concerns were also raised about the structural integrity of older bakkies in head-on collisions
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