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One dead, many injured in head-on collision near Tweni

One vehicle overturned and left the road, coming to a stop about 10 metres down an embankment.

March 13, 2023
Shona Aylward 1 minute read
The remains of one of the vehicles involved. Photo by Kwazulu Private Ambulance Service

One person died and five others were injured in a crash on the near Umtentweni yesterday (Sunday).

Kwazulu Private Ambulance Service responded to the incident on the N2 near Umtentweni.

Chantell Botha of Kwazulu Private Ambulance Service said that when emergency services arrived they found that two vehicles had been involved in a head-on collision, causing one vehicle to overturn and leave the road, coming to a stop about 10 metres down an embankment.

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

Paramedics quickly assessed the scene and found that five patients had sustained serious injuries.

Sadly, one person sustained fatal injuries and succumbed to their injuries before emergency services arrived.

With the assistance from Ray Nkonyeni Fire and Rescue services, paramedics from multiple services stabilised and hoisted the patients up the embankment using specialised equipment.

On the scene. Photo by Kwazulu Private Ambulance Service

The cause of the collision is not known but authorities are investigating.

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March 13, 2023
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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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