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Seriously injured motorist only found and treated the next day

It was a busy start to the week for paramedics.

November 14, 2022
Shona Aylward 1 minute read
A tractor and a taxi were involved in a collision on the N2 near Merlewood.

The driver of a vehicle lost control, left the road and stopped in a ditch on the R102 near Umzumbe. According to reports, the collision happened last night and it was only discovered this morning (Monday, November 14).

Chantell Alice Botha of KwaZulu Private Ambulance said paramedics found that the patient had sustained serious injuries.

The patient was treated on scene before being transported to hospital.

The driver and vehicle was only found in Umzumbe this morning (Monday).

Also this morning, a taxi and tractor collided, causing the taxi to overturn on the N2 near Merlewood.

Botha said paramedics found that 12 patients had sustained injuries ranging from minor to serious.

The patients were treated on scene before being transported to hospital.

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November 14, 2022
Shona Aylward 1 minute read

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Shona Aylward is a vastly experienced journalist working as a senior reporter. Aside from her extensive community involvement and story writing, she is also involved in creative page layout, and the various media platforms. Shona began her career with Caxton at the Southlands Sun. Previous to this she worked in the marketing industry for surf magazines. Shona is a renown 'greenie' and champions environmental causes. She is also Mom to a number of dogs and cats, and the occasional uninvited snake. When she can find some spare time, it's usually to the beach that she heads.
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