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Collision on N2 near Scottburgh leaves 8 dead, 2 critically injured

Five children were among the dead.

November 10, 2025
Vanisha Moodley Less than a minute
The accident scene. Photo by IPSS Medical Rescue.

Emergency services responded to what is being described as a horrific accident scene last night on the N2, near the Scottburgh offramp.

According to IPSS Medical Rescue, a van with 10 occupants rear-ended a truck.

Eight occupants of the van were declared dead at the scene. This included five children, aged between four and five.

Two people were critically injured.

The truck was rear-ended. Photo by IPSS Medical Rescue.

The critically injured patients were stabilised and transported to a nearby hospital for further treatment under the care of an IPSS Medical Rescue Advanced Life Support paramedic and EMRS.

IPSS Medical Rescue was assisted by Umdoni Fire Department, RTI, Gladiator Fire, EMRS and Saps.

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November 10, 2025
Vanisha Moodley Less than a minute

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Vanisha Moodley

Vanisha Moodley is the journalist for the Mid South Coast Herald newspaper, which circulates in the Scottburgh area. She has been with the company for close on 10 years and is a product of the Caxton Cadet programme. She had originally come to the office to work as a volunteer, but her potential was seen and the rest, as they say, is history. Vanisha covers all beats, from court to crime to community. She assists with managing the website and is adept on the social media side of things.
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