THE N2 near Zinkwazi remains closed in both directions as clear-up of the multi-truck accident scene gets under way.

One of the critically injured truck drivers has been airlifted to a nearby medical facility owing to the nature of his injuries.

“The driver of one of the larger trucks sustained moderate injuries, and was transported to hospital by IPSS Medical Rescue,” said IPSS spokesperson, Samantha Meyrick.

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“The driver and passengers of the other truck all sustained critical injuries, and were entrapped. [KwaDukuza Municipality] Fire Department and Rural Metro Fire worked to extricate the patients, all while some looting of one of the trucks took place.

“The three patients were successfully extricated and their care handed over to the waiting medical crews. Two patients were transported under the care of IPSS Medical Advanced Life Support to a suitable facility.

“Owing to the traumatic injuries of the driver, the decision was made to airlift the patient to a suitable facility.”

Traffic is being diverted over the Zinkwazi bridge, onto the R102 owing to the road closure.

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