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The Citizen
4 days ago
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Car crash claims three, forces temporary N2 closure at Amatikulu
A major crash between a car and tanker on the N2 near the Amatikulu River claimed the lives of three women this morning. Two men were also injured in the accident, while the highway was closed in both directions to allow for safe clean-up of the tanker, which was carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) The accident happened at around 11am, killing three women aged 15 to 65 and leaving one man trapped. Members of IPSS Search and Rescue and the Mandeni Fire Department were able to free the man and take him to hospital, alongside another man who was not as seriously injured. Teams worked under immense pressure once they discovered the tanker's cargo. 'The area was immediately declared unsafe due to the risk posed by the LPG tanker,' said IPSS Medical Rescue spokesperson, Samantha Meyrick. 'Only essential personnel remained at the scene, and the N2 was closed.' The highway has remained closed since, with 6.45pm this evening (June 28) being reported as the latest estimate for reopening. Northbound traffic is being diverted at the Mandeni offramp and southbound traffic at Dokodweni. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and make use of alternative routes. Stay in the loop with The North Coast Courier on Facebook, X, Instagram & YouTube for the latest news. Mobile users can join our WhatsApp Broadcast Service here or if you're on desktop, scan the QR code below. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
5 days ago
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Lengthy clean-up operation after fatal N2 accident
THE N2 is expected to remain closed at Bridge 10 (Amatikulu River) until about 6.30pm today (Saturday) following the earlier collision between an LPG tanker and a light motor vehicle. According to IPSS Medical Rescue, 3 female occupants in the car – 2 of whom are teenagers – are deceased while 1 male is in critical condition and another is seriously injured. ALSO READ: N2 closed after fatal accident at Bridge 10 IPSS Search and Rescue and Mandeni Fire Department worked to extract the entrapped occupant while under the care of IPSS Medical Rescue. The injured occupants were transported to hospital for further medical care. The sole occupant of the truck suffered minor injuries. Traffic is being diverted off the N2 at the Mandeni offramp. 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
25-06-2025
- Health
- The Citizen
Three-week-old safely surrendered to Umhlali baby saver box
A three-week-old baby was safely surrendered in an Umhlali church baby box on Saturday, marking a first for the two-year-old facility. The baby box alarm at Christ Church North Coast was triggered on Saturday afternoon, prompting a swift response from emergency services and volunteers. Milly Hertz, founder of Project Life SA, volunteer Jenna Crilly and IPSS Medical Rescue paramedic Thinus Stander arrived at the scene to discover a baby boy wrapped in blankets. Alongside him was a bag containing nappies and wet wipes, left by his mother. The baby box was installed two years ago by Project Life SA and Baby Savers SA (BSSA) to offer desperate mothers a safe, anonymous alternative to unsafe baby abandonment. The infant was placed in the care of Hearts that Hope, a local child welfare organisation, and all relevant authorities were notified. 'The mother did not leave her baby in a field. She used the saver, which must have been incredibly difficult. You never know why people do what they do; we don't know her situation,' said Hertz. 'We are not encouraging abandonment but many people misunderstand what we are trying to achieve.' Project Life SA aims to prevent unsafe abandonment and teen pregnancies through education, counselling, awareness and support campaigns at schools, churches and youth groups. Though this is the first time the Umhlali baby box has been used, Project Life has supported eight other local women through its helpline. The box is monitored 24/7, and all mothers remain completely anonymous. According to BSSA, thousands of babies are abandoned annually in South Africa. Their network of over 40 boxes has helped save more than 500 babies to date. For more information, visit and Stay in the loop with The North Coast Courier on Facebook, X, Instagram & YouTube for the latest news. Mobile users can join our WhatsApp Broadcast Service here or if you're on desktop, scan the QR code below. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
16-06-2025
- The Citizen
Man in critical condition after being attacked by a pit bull
The man was attacked by the pit bull after collapsing. A 40-year-old man is in critical condition after being attacked by a pit bull in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, on Sunday. Arrive Alive reported the man was attacked by the pit bull after collapsing around 7 pm. An ambulance service responded swiftly to the scene. 'Paramedics provided advanced life support, stabilising the patient before transporting him to a nearby hospital for urgent medical care,' said Arrive Alive. 'The patient is currently listed in critical condition. ALSO READ: Bloemfontein incident shows pit bulls are lethal weapons Woman and a toddler attacked KwaZulu-Natal is not foreign to savage dog attacks. Almost a year ago, a 67-year-old woman and a toddler were attacked by a Rottweiler. 'IPSS Medical Rescue received a call to assist a lady and her grandchild after they had been attacked by a Rottweiler. On arrival of paramedics, the 67-year-old female and her three-year-old grandchild were found to have sustained critical injuries after being attacked by the dog. 'Both patients were stabilised on scene by IPSS Medical Rescue and transported to a nearby hospital under the care of an IPSS Medical Rescue advanced life Support paramedic,' said IPSS Medical Rescue spokesperson Samantha Meyrick at the time. NOW READ: Police condemn circulation of gruesome images following pitbull attack on little girl
The Citizen
07-06-2025
- The Citizen
Mandeni head-on collision claims two lives
Two people lost their lives and seven others were rushed to hospital following a head-on collision in Mandeni this afternoon. According to Samantha Meyrick of IPSS Medical Rescue, the crash involved two vehicles on the Mandeni Link Road. The first vehicle was carring two women; one died at the scene, while the other was critically injured and taken to hospital. 'The other vehicle was a seven-seater. The 27-year-old male driver sadly passed away, and his six passengers were transported to the hospital for further care,' said Meyrick. Stay in the loop with The North Coast Courier on Facebook, X, Instagram & YouTube for the latest news. Mobile users can join our WhatsApp Broadcast Service here or if you're on desktop, scan the QR code below. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading! Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App here
