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PICS: Goats responsible for three-car collision in Durban

A trip of goats attempting to cross the usually bustling R102 between Ottawa and Verulam caused a three-car pile-up.

A passing motorist reported the collision.

Goats blamed for three-car collision in Durban. Picture RUSA.

Members of local private security company Reaction Unit South Africa (Rusa) responded to the call.

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“Upon arrival, Reaction Officers found that three light motor vehicles had collided while attempting to avoid two adult goats and a kid,” said Rusa’s spokesperson Prem Balram.

Goats blamed for three-car collision in Durban. Picture Rusa

The kid was killed in the accident.

Paramedics requested help from the NSPCA to assist with the two Injured adult goats.

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The goats had ropes around their necks that tangled while they tried to cross the busy highway.

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Kid goat dies after the three-vehicle collision. Picture Rusa

Rusa members are currently tracking down the owners of the goats.

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No drivers were injured.

In the past few weeks, several animals were seen trying to cross the highway. Motorists driving at high speeds have veered off the three-lane road in an attempt to avoid them.

Animal owners are being urged to watch over their herds grazing near the highways after a cow caused an accident on the same route near Coniston.

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R102 northbound in Verulam.

(Compiled by Narissa Subramoney)

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