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The Citizen
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Weekend wrecks: at least 24 collisions on KZN roads
Weekend wrecks: at least 24 collisions on KZN roads KZN was rocked by a number of road accidents over the weekend, with one ambulance service alone treating 60 patients in 24 collisions across the province. 'The most significant incident occurred on Saturday along the R34 near Newcastle, where a passenger bus carrying 58 people lost control and veered off the roadway,' said Craig Botha, spokesperson for KwaZulu Private Ambulance. 'Emergency responders rushed to the scene to find 11 passengers had sustained injuries ranging from minor to serious. ALSO READ: One critical in single vehicle accident on N2 'All injured passengers were stabilised on-site before being transported to nearby hospitals for further medical care. 'The weekend's incidents weren't confined to a single area, with collisions reported across multiple regions of KZN. 'Near Empangeni on the N2, two separate accidents saw vehicles lose control and collide with road barriers, resulting in one patient sustaining serious injuries requiring immediate medical attention.' Reporting on accidents in other parts of KZN, Botha noted a two-vehicle pile-up on the R33/R34 near Vryheid, resulting in two patients requiring urgent care, while a Shelley Beach accident on the south coast resulted in minor injuries. 'Emergency services continue to urge motorists to exercise caution on KZN roads, particularly during busy weekend periods when traffic volumes increase significantly,' urged Botha. Don't have the ZO app? Download it to your Android or Apple device here: HAVE YOUR SAY Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter. For news straight to your phone invite us: WhatsApp – 060 784 2695 Instagram – zululand_observer At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
29-06-2025
- The Citizen
3 killed, 6 injured in Pietermaritzburg crashes
Three people were killed when the vehicle they were travelling in crashed into a bridge on Payn Street in Pietermaritzburg in the early hours of Sunday, The Witness reports. KwaZulu Private Ambulance Service said it was not clear where the vehicle was coming from, but it was headed towards the bridge. Spokesperson Craig Botha said the three died on the scene while the driver was taken to hospital with serious injuries. 'At about 04:30 this morning our ambulance service responded to a single vehicle collision on Payn Street where a vehicle lost control and collided with a bridge, resulting in the driver becoming entrapped. Paramedics together with fire and rescue services utilized specialized rescue tools to successfully extricate the driver. Sadly, this incident resulted in three fatalities. 'One individual sustained serious injuries and received medical attention before being transported to the hospital for further care,' said Botha. Meanwhile, six people suffered injuries during a collision on the R617 near Mpophomeni late on Saturday evening. According to Midlands EMS, one person in one of the vehicles was trapped inside the vehicle and was in a critical condition. 'Specialised rescue equipment was used to stabilise and extricate the patient before they were transported to hospital. The other five people sustained injuries ranging from serious to moderate and were treated on scene before being transported to various hospitals for further care,' said Midlands EMS in a statement. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
23-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Vehicle rolls near Newcastle, killing one and injuring four
Vehicle rolls near Newcastle, killing one and injuring four One person died and another two seriously injured when a vehicle went out of control on the Maarskraal road near Newcastle this afternoon, June 23, and rolled multiple times. Craig Botha of KwaZulu Private Ambulance Services said paramedics responded swiftly. 'Tragically, one person died at the scene. Two others sustained critical injuries, while two more suffered serious injuries.' Paramedics worked to stabilize and transport the injured individuals to various hospitals for urgent medical attention. 'Our team provided advanced life support and ensured the safe and efficient transfer of the patients.' A full investigation into the cause of the accident is currently underway by the relevant authorities. The news provided to you in this link has been investigated and compiled by the editorial staff of the Newcastle Advertiser, a sold newspaper distributed in the Newcastle area. Please follow us on Youtube and feel free to like, comment, and subscribe. For more local news, visit our webpage, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and request an add on our WhatsApp (082 874 5550). At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
IOL News
17-06-2025
- IOL News
EFF expresses condolences for 12 supporters lost in tragic bus crash
Twelve EFF supporers were killed in a bus crash in Vryheid Image: KwaZulu Private Ambulance Service The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has shared messages of condolences following the deaths of 12 people killed in a horror crash on the R34 highway in Vryheid, in KwaZulu-Natal, early on Tuesday morning. The members were on their way home after spending Youth Day at uMlazi, in the Durban south area. Craig Botha of KwaZulu Private Ambulance Service said a multi-service emergency response team worked to stabilise all patients before transport to nearby medical facilities for further treatment. "Nine occupants were declared dead at the scene, having sustained fatal injuries before emergency services arrived. Three critically injured patients later died at hospital despite intensive efforts by paramedics and medical staff," Botha said. Scenes from the bus crash Image: Supplied KZN MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma, said he is awaiting an updated report from the Road Traffic Inspectorate as well as the South African Police Service. "We have been informed that dismembered body parts of some victims are still missing. In view of this, the number of fatalities will either decrease or increase. In addition, some victims were taken to local hospitals and we are making all efforts to reach out to family members," Duma said. The bus has been taken to the Vryheid Road Traffic Inspectorate offices. The truck is still at the scene of the accident, and plans are underway to remove it.
The Citizen
08-06-2025
- Health
- The Citizen
Ammonia leak at a KZN chicken farm hospitalises 7 workers
Less than a minute The Witness Less than a minute Seven workers were hospitalised following an ammonia leak at a chicken farm near Eston, just outside Pietermaritzburg, on Friday night. The Witness reports that KwaZulu Private Ambulance Service paramedics responded to the scene. According to KwaZulu-Natal Private Ambulance spokesperson Craig Botha, several workers were exposed to the ammonia leak, with seven requiring hospitalisation. Brown says KwaZulu-Natal Private Ambulance paramedics rushed to the scene and stabilised patients before transporting them to hospital. The incident occurred when a pipe carrying ammonia ruptured at the facility. Emergency teams were able to quickly contain the leak and treat those affected. Ammonia is used as a cleaning agent in several industries, including the agricultural sector. Authorities are investigating the cause of the ruptured pipe. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
