Six dead, several injured in South Coast crash

Several vehicles, including two bakkies, four cars and a truck, were involved in a serious crash near Port Edward yesterday.

October 11, 2022
Shona Aylward Less than a minute
Rescue personnel on scene at the multi-vehicle collision at Port Edward. Photo: MED-EVAC

Six people have been killed in a multi-vehicle accident on the R61 near Port Edward late yesterday afternoon.

This according to Glen Preston of Med-Evac, who was among medical personnel who attended the scene.

He said the accident took place near Caribbean Estates.

Truck transporting bricks. Photo: MED-EVAC

A further five people, seriously injured, were treated by paramedics and transported to hospital.

Preston said the accident involved two bakkies, four cars and a truck carrying bricks.

Netcare 911, KwaZulu Private Amabulance and other emergency services were also on scene, including from SAPS and Ray Nkonyeni Municipality.

The road was closed in both directions.

Truck transporting bricks. Photo: MED-EVAC

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October 11, 2022
Shona Aylward Less than a minute

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Andrea van Wyk

Caxton’s Digital Editorial Manager. I am a journalist and editor with experience spanning over a decade having worked for major local and national news publications across the country and as a correspondent in the Netherlands. I write about most topics with a special interest in politics, crime, human interest and conservation.
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