Brackenham crash victims identified

RENEWED appeals have been made for urgent traffic calming measures at the main Brackenham/Alton intersection after two more accident fatalities on Saturday morning.

‘Something needs to be done, urgently,’ said one prominent community member, ‘tired of seeing so many deaths at this horrific junction’.

‘It is especially so now, with the increase in truck traffic that moves at speed through the robot intersection.’

At around 5am on Saturday, an Opel Corsa collided at high speed with a black Golf. Both vehicles were carrying four occupants, some of whom were flung from the cars on impact.

The Opel rolled and landed on its roof, on top of one of the Golf occupants, who was later found by paramedics.

It is understood the occupants of the Golf were all on their way to work in Alton.

Marco Naidoo (39) reportedly passed away at Netcare The Bay Hospital soon after the accident, while passenger Nigel Norris (28) was declared dead on Sunday after suffering severe head injuries.

Reagan Naidoo, brother of the deceased, was treated and discharged from hospital while the fourth occupant – Justin Pillay is still recovering at Netcare The Bay Hospital.

Marco Naidoo, Nigel Norris and Justin Pillay were employed at Bell Equipment in Richards Bay while Reagan Naidoo works at Tata Steel KZN.

Shocked community members took to social media platforms on Monday to express their disbelief and condolences to the bereaving families.

‘RIP Marco Naidoo our break dancer. Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with the Naidoo family,’ said Suraya Naicker.

‘The best dancer Richards Bay ever had!’ said Matthew Anderson.

‘My deepest sympathy to your family, wife and kids. You will always be remembered. InGod’sHandsNow. Legend. RIPMarcoNaidoo.’