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Bakkie flips at N2 uMhlali diversion

Paramedics treated the injured on scene before transporting them to hospital

July 9, 2022
Tamlyn Head 1 minute read
The bakkie rolled over, throwing occupants from the back Photo: IPSS

ELEVEN people were injured when the bakkie in which they were travelling rolled on the N2 at uMhlali in the early hours of this morning (Saturday).

IPSS Medical Rescue arrived on scene to find multiple casualties with injuries ranging in severity, from minor to severe.

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According to IPSS, the 11 occupants were thrown off the back of the bakkie during the accident.

The injured were stabilised and treated on scene by paramedics from both IPSS and Netcare 911 before being transported to a nearby hospital for further medical care.

KwaDukuza Fire & Rescue also attended the scene, as did the police.

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July 9, 2022
Tamlyn Head 1 minute read

Tamlyn Jolly

With a background in publishing in the UK, Tamlyn has been in the news industry since 2013, working her way up from journalist to sub-editor. She holds a diploma in journalism from the London School of Journalism. Tamlyn has a passion for hard environmental news, and has covered many such stories during her time at the Zululand Observer. She is passionate about the written word and helping others polish their skill.
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