LISTEN: Sunningdale man escapes injury after branch falls on car
The local resident said the freak accident would cost him between R50 000 and R100 000 to repair the damages.
A SUNNINGDALE resident said it was miracle he wasn’t injured after a large branch fell on top of his vehicle in the heavy storm that battered Durban on Tuesday. Several hospitals in Durban including King Edward and Addington were also damaged during the heavy rain and strong winds.
Craig Adendorff was driving on Athlone Drive at about 10.45am when disaster struck.
Northglen News caught up with the local resident who said the accident would cost him between R50 000 and R100 000 to repair the damages.
“I’m lucky to escape serious injury, it was an absolute miracle.” This is what he had to say…
A former police officer was also tragically killed in the storm after a container fell onto his car in the Bayhead area.
Meanwhile, South Africa Weather Service says the severe weather conditions being experienced in and around KZN will continue for most of the afternoon.
Cut-off low to the east of KZN. Heavy rain, flooding + strong winds will become less severe from the evening. Please be safe and take care. pic.twitter.com/i0wJ3Wyqn6
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) October 10, 2017
In other storm related news, SANRAL have confirmed rumours surrounding the collapse of the M41 bridge are false.
“The Mt Edgecombe Interchange (where the N2 and M41 intersect) has been inspected by site engineers and no structures have been found to have collapsed. A cut face on the M41 between the Mt Edgecombe Interchange and the new Flanders Drive Interchange (where the new Flanders Drive on-ramp goes onto the M41), did collapse onto the M41, closing part of the M41 east bound.
“The actual road is, however, intact and will be reopened once debris has been cleared. Motorists are urged to proceed with caution and adhere to speed limits. The patience and co-operation of motorists will be appreciated,” the agency said in a statement.
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