ONE person was killed and another seriously injured following a two-vehicle collision on the M41, near the Cornubia Mall off-ramp on Friday (October 23) evening.

According to KZN VIP spokesperson Garreth Naidoo, emergency medical teams arrived at the scene to find two severely damaged vehicles, with a Volkswagen Golf 1 engulfed in flames.

“The intensity of the fire prevented initial attempts to extinguish the blaze,” said Naidoo.

He said the eThekwini Fire Department arrived shortly afterwards to assist.

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“Sadly, the occupant of the Golf sustained fatal injuries and was declared deceased on scene,” said Naidoo. “The driver of the second vehicle was stabilised under the advanced life support care of KZN VIP before being transported to a medical facility for further treatment.”

The circumstances surrounding the cause of the collision are being investigated by SAPS Collision.

“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the deceased’s family and loved ones, and wish the injured driver a full recovery,” said Naidoo.

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