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BREAKING: One dead in N2 accident near Umzumbe, helicopter called in [PICS]

Emergency services and police have been activated to the scene.

February 27, 2023
Shona Aylward Less than a minute
The accident scene on the N2.

A head-on collision has occurred on the N2 Umzumbe a short while ago.

Information, so far, received is that one person has died and another is critically injured.

A Netcare 911 helicopter has been activated to transport the injured person to hospital.

Serious accident scene on the N2, Umzumbe. Photo by Netcare 911.

It is not clear if the road is closed or if one lane (northern lane) is open at this stage.

The road will probably be closed off when the helicopter lands on the accident scene.

This is a developing story and will be updated as soon as more information comes to light.

(Story has been edited, 18:00)

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February 27, 2023
Shona Aylward Less than a minute

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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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