3 killed, 17 injured after being swept away by tide in Durban
Two adults and a teenager were killed at Durban North Beach when a 'freak wave' hit bathers last night.
Three people drowned and another 17 were rushed to hospital after being swept away by a tide at a Durban beach on yesterday evening.
Among the three dead is a teenager and two adults. They were confirmed dead on the scene.
According to KZN EMS spokesperson Robert McKenzie, paramedics attended to 17 patients before transporting them to hospital.
“There has been multiple injured, including adults and minors, who were swept in the current against the pier.”
Three people have drowned and 17 people have been treated and transported to hospital. This after a freak wave hit bathers at the Durban beach front, earlier this afternoon
— KZN EMS Spokesperson (@KZN_EMS_MEDIA) December 17, 2022
The incident occurred at the Durban North Beach.
The scene was attended by KZN VIP, KZN EMS, municipal lifeguards, metro police, and other emergency services.
The severity of injuries has not yet been confirmed.
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