A WOMAN has died in a horrific crash on the M4 Ruth First Highway near the Riverside Road off-ramp on Tuesday morning (October 13).

The crash, which occurred just after 09:30, involved four vehicles and resulted in nine people being injured.

One of the vehicles involved in the crash was engulfed in flames following the crash.

“Initial reports indicate that a bakkie travelling north overturned and landed in the path of oncoming traffic, resulting in a collision involving other vehicles. Sadly, one woman travelling in a light motor vehicle was declared dead. No serious injuries have been reported among the other occupants,” the Durban Metro Police Service said in a statement on Facebook.

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KZN VIP spokesperson Gareth Naidoo said their emergency medical teams, together with multiple other emergency service providers, responded to the scene.

“Wreckage was scattered across the roadway, and one vehicle caught alight shortly after the collision. The injured patients were stabilised on scene before being transported to nearby medical facilities for further care. Sadly, one person was confirmed deceased on scene. KZN VIP extends its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and wishes those injured a speedy recovery,” he said.

The southbound carriageway of the M4 remains closed at the Riverside off-ramp while police continue their investigations.

This is the second fatal accident in three days – a woman died following a crash on the N2 just past Sibaya heading towards uMhlanga on Sunday.

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