Two men stabbed at Blue Lagoon bridge
An intricate rope rescue system was setup by Metro and the South African Police Services' search and rescue units, to lower medics to the scene.
A MAN believed to be approximately 20 years old, is in a critical condition after being stabbed multiple times.
Marshall Security’s Emergency Contact Centre received a call from a passing cyclist at approximately 7am on Wednesday morning, after hearing cries for help coming from two men on the banks of the Umgeni River in the vicinity of the Blue Lagoon bridge.
Emergency and rescue personnel were summoned to the scene and an intricate rope rescue system was setup by Metro and the South African Police Services’ search and rescue units, to lower medics to the scene.
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They found the two men had sustained multiple stab wounds, one of whom was in a critical condition.
Rescue officers and medics stabilized the men before hoisting them back to the roadway where awaiting ambulances transported them hospital.
The exact details surrounding the incident are unconfirmed and are under police investigation.
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