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WATCH: Two injured in Richards Bay microlight crash

The accident occurred just after 8am on Saturday

July 9, 2022
Tamlyn Head 1 minute read
One of the injured was airlifted to Netcare The Bay Hospital Photo: Tamlyn Head

TWO people sustained serious injuries when the microlight in which they were flying crash landed in Nhlabane, north of Richards Bay.

The accident occurred just after 8am today (Saturday).

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It is reported that the microlight’s engine cut out mid-flight and the pilot was unable to restart it.

The craft came down in the trees and bush.

One patient was rushed to Netcare The Bay Hospital privately.

MedCare 24 arrived on scene and treated the second patient who was airlifted to hospital.

See the ZO on Monday for the full story.

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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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