The road was closed after the accident on the N2 at Wilson's Cutting (Ezingolweni) Photo by KwaZulu Private Ambulance.
Twelve people, including children, were injured when a truck and a taxi collided in a head-on crash on the the N2 near Wilson’s Cutting this morning.
The accident scene on the N2 at Wilson’s Cutting. Photo by Mi7 Ambulance Service
Chantell Botha of KwaZulu Private Ambulance Service said a pedestrian was knocked over by the truck following the collision and became trapped under the truck, in critical condition.
A further 10 children and an adult were treated for moderate injuries by paramedics.
The N2 was closed. Photo by KwaZulu Private Ambulance Service
“Paramedics, together with Ray Nkonyeni Fire and Rescue services, worked to stabilize and free the patient using specialised equipment,” said Botha.
The patients were all treated and transported to various hospitals.
The remains of the taxi involved in the crash. Photo by Mi7 Ambulance Service
The cause of the collision is not known but authorities are investigating.
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