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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!
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
16-06-2025
- The Citizen
Pietermaritzburg man attacked by pit bull after collapsing
A 40-year-old man is in critical condition in hospital after he sustained nearly two dozen puncture wounds from bites to his neck and face when he was attacked by a pit bull terrier in Ivy Road, Bellevue, in Pietermaritzburg last night. The Witness reports that, according to KwaZulu Private Ambulance, which attended to the scene, the man collapsed and was then attacked by the dog. 'Paramedics provided advanced life support, stabilising the patient before transporting him to a nearby hospital for urgent medical care. The patient is currently listed in critical condition,' said KwaZulu Private Ambulance Service. Mi7, who were also in attendance, said they arrived to a bloody scene. 'It is estimated that he lost at least two litres of blood. He was found conscious but in critical condition. Fortunately, before medical teams arrived, family members and bystanders had applied direct pressure to the wounds using a towel — interventions which likely saved his life at the time,' said Mi7. They added that the patient was stabilised by medics and transported to hospital for urgent treatment. 'The dog was not present when medics arrived. It is believed the man went into cardiac arrest at the hospital, and at the time of this update, his condition remains unclear,' said Mi7. 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
14-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Car crashes into house in Marburg
Less than a minute South Coast Herald Less than a minute Car crashes into house in Marburg – three injured Three people were hospitalised after a vehicle crashed into a house on Sugarmill Road in Marburg earlier this morning. It's alleged the driver of the vehicle lost control and veered off the road, rolling down an embankment before crashing into the property. KwaZulu Private Ambulance Service paramedics responded swiftly to the scene. One patient was found to have sustained critical injuries, while two others suffered serious injuries. Paramedics provided immediate on-site medical attention before transporting all three patients to a nearby hospital for further treatment and stabilisation. While the house sustained damage, no occupants were injured. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident. HAVE YOUR SAY Like the South Coast Herald's Facebook page, follow us on Twitter and Instagram At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
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!
