Weekend wrecks: at least 24 collisions on KZN roads

KZN was rocked by a number of road accidents over the weekend, with one ambulance service alone treating 60 patients in 24 collisions across the province.

“The most significant incident occurred on Saturday along the R34 near Newcastle, where a passenger bus carrying 58 people lost control and veered off the roadway,” said Craig Botha, spokesperson for KwaZulu Private Ambulance.

“Emergency responders rushed to the scene to find 11 passengers had sustained injuries ranging from minor to serious.

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“All injured passengers were stabilised on-site before being transported to nearby hospitals for further medical care.

“The weekend’s incidents weren’t confined to a single area, with collisions reported across multiple regions of KZN.

“Near Empangeni on the N2, two separate accidents saw vehicles lose control and collide with road barriers, resulting in one patient sustaining serious injuries requiring immediate medical attention.”

Reporting on accidents in other parts of KZN, Botha noted a two-vehicle pile-up on the R33/R34 near Vryheid, resulting in two patients requiring urgent care, while a Shelley Beach accident on the south coast resulted in minor injuries.

“Emergency services continue to urge motorists to exercise caution on KZN roads, particularly during busy weekend periods when traffic volumes increase significantly,” urged Botha.

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