Search and Rescue teams save flash flood victims
Motorists are advised to avoid the lower CBD area
The floods in town have left people stranded and trapped.
This morning (January 17), K9 Search & Rescue teams from Ladysmith and Pietermaritzburg were seen in Illing Road on boats and wearing life jackets, as they went about helping people who were trapped as a result of last night’s flash floods.
The Klip River burst its banks last night, which led to the CBD area being extensively flooded.
Traffic moved slowly this morning, as only two routes were open for people travelling to work. The routes used were past the Indoor Sports Complex or the Ladysmith Bypass.
Motorists are advised to avoid the lower CBD at present.
Also read: Floods leave people homeless
Streets that are still under water are Lyell Street, King Street, Queen Street, Alexandra Street and Settlers Drive. The N11 is also closed and all traffic is being diverted to Murchison Street.
Public Safety officers were seen directing traffic this morning, as robots are not working.
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