Three people killed, two toddlers critical in horror accident

Jaws-of-life were used to free the entrapped people, while paramedics assisted passengers who had been thrown from the vehicles.


Three people died and four were left in a critical condition after two cars had a head-on collision on the Doosberg Road, KwaDukuza, in KwaZulu-Natal.

The jaws of life were used to gain access to the entrapped people. Photo: IPSS Medical Rescue

KwaDukuza Fire and Rescue Services used the jaws-of-life to free the entrapped people, while paramedics assisted those passengers who had been thrown from the vehicles on Sunday, North Coast Courier reported.

“Three people, both drivers and one passenger, were declared deceased and two unrestrained toddlers seated on their mothers’ laps sustained critical injuries and required advanced life support intervention,” said IPSS spokesperson Paul Herbst.

“A further two people suffered moderate injuries and were taken to various medical facilities.”

The Doosberg road was closed for a period of time and has since been reopened.

Caxton News Service

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