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Woman survives 100m plunge in Oribi Gorge

Emergency responders commended the survivor’s determination.

February 10, 2026
Shona Aylward 1 minute read
KwaZulu Private Ambulance Service and Saps on the scene.

A woman driver is in serious condition after her vehicle suffered a blowout and plunged about 100m down a cliffside in Oribi Gorge on Monday.

In a remarkable act of endurance, the injured driver managed to kick out a window and climb the steep embankment back up to the road, where she was discovered by a patrolling Saps vehicle.

KwaZulu Private Ambulance Service responded to the incident, which occurred about 5km from the N2 turn-off along Oribi Gorge road.

The area where the woman was found.

Paramedics stabilised the woman at the scene, where she was believed to have sustained multiple fractures.

Emergency responders commended the survivor’s determination, as well as the swift action of the Saps members who alerted medical services.

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February 10, 2026
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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