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Motorcyclist seriously injured after hitting pothole in Uvongo

Keep your eyes on the road as potholes are hazardous and pose a danger to motorists.

May 24, 2023
Shona Aylward Less than a minute
The pothole. Photo by KwaZulu Private Ambulance Service

A motorcyclist lost control after hitting a large pothole in the road on Marine Drive in Uvongo this morning.

When emergency services from KwaZulu Private Ambulance Service arrived, they found that the patient had sustained serious injuries.

Accident scene in Uvongo. Photo by KwaZulu Private Ambulance Service

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

The South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd said in a presentation at the South African Roads Federation Conference held in Cape Town in October last year, there were more than 25 million potholes on South Africa’s roads.

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May 24, 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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