Rescue operations continue along KwaZulu-Natal's N3 highway where one woman sadly lost her life after being stranded in a taxi in the heavy snow overnight.
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A 39-year-old woman tragically succumbed to hypothermia after being stranded overnight in a vehicle in the heavy snow. Image: @Nyuswapw/ @TrafficSA/ @MDNnewss.KWAZULU-NATAL - The heavy snowfall that has blanketed large parts of the country has claimed one person's life. A 39-year-old woman tragically died from hypothermia after she was exposed to the extreme cold overnight.Snow Blankets South Africa and Lesotho, 15 Taxi Passengers Rescued by Ski Resort Staff
When traffic could finally move the next day, the taxi stopped at the Merrivale shopping centre in Howick so passengers could getWhen paramedics reached her, she was already in a critical state of hypothermia. Despite their best efforts, the woman was pronounced deceased upon arrival at the hospital.While many motorists could get to safety, many remain trapped along the highway.Rescue operations continue in the area as a multidisciplinary team tries to deliver essentials to those still stuck.
Motorists have once again been advised to avoid travelling as inclement weather continues to plague parts of the country. Many routes remain closed as the province is on high alert for potentially more snow.SAPS, Gift of the Givers lend aid as adverse weather thwarts travel between KZN and Free StateThe resort reported having had over 20-30cm of snow since last night, and management said they were knee-deep in it.Byron Pillay is a Current Affairs Editor at Briefly News.
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