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Palm Beach crash leaves one person critical, two seriously injured

There has been a spate of accidents in this particular area on the R61.

August 3, 2022
Shona Aylward Less than a minute
Three vehicles were involved in a collision in Palm Beach. Photo by Kwazulu Private Ambulance Service .

A collision on the R61 in Palm Beach left a handful of people injured last night (Tuesday, August 2).

A collision on the R61 near Palm Beach left several people injured. Photo by Kwazulu Private Ambulance Service .

When emergency services arrived, they found that three vehicles had been involved in a collision.

Emergency services on scene. Photo by Kwazulu Private Ambulance Service .

Craig Botha of Kwazulu Private Ambulance Service said paramedics quickly assessed the scene and found that one person had sustained critical injuries, two others had sustained serious injuries, and two more had sustained minor injuries.

One of the vehicles involved in the crash. Photo by Kwazulu Private Ambulance Service .

The patients were treated on scene before being transported to hospital.

Botha said the cause of the accident is unknown, but authorities are investigating.

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August 3, 2022
Shona Aylward Less than a minute

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Shona Aylward is a vastly experienced journalist working as a senior reporter. Aside from her extensive community involvement and story writing, she is also involved in creative page layout, and the various media platforms. Shona began her career with Caxton at the Southlands Sun. Previous to this she worked in the marketing industry for surf magazines. Shona is a renown 'greenie' and champions environmental causes. She is also Mom to a number of dogs and cats, and the occasional uninvited snake. When she can find some spare time, it's usually to the beach that she heads.
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