Two killed in early morning collision in Durban

TWO men have died in a collision in the Durban CBD in the early hours of this morning, 25 September. 

Shortly after 4.30am, Life Response 24/7 paramedics were dispatched to the intersection of West and Broad Streets in Durban central following reports of a serious accident.

On arrival, paramedics found two vehicles had collided at the intersection, leaving three people severely entrapped in the wreckage and five others injured.

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“Advanced life support paramedics from Life Response ambulance service were called to assist with the critically injured as well as the eThekwini Fire Department. The jaws of life were used to free the three entrapped patients from the wreckage. Sadly due to the nature of their injuries, two male passengers passed away on the scene and the driver was transported to hospital,” said spokesperson, Leon Fourie.

Five of the occupants from the second vehicle sustained moderate injuries and were treated on scene before being transported to a nearby hospital.

“The cause of the accident is unknown at this stage. SAPS collision unit was on scene and will be investigating the cause of the accident,” said Fourie.   

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