Five people killed in horror accident, north of Durban in KZN
The crash happened early on Sunday morning on Eddie Hagen Drive in Cato Ridge. Picture: ALS Paramedics
Five people have been killed in a horrific accident north of Durban in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).
The crash happened early on Sunday morning on Eddie Hagen Drive in Cato Ridge.
'Stabbing'
ALS Paramedics spokesperson Garrith Jamieson said the road has been closed.
'Reports are that a family of six were transporting a critically injured patient who had been assaulted and stabbed to the local clinic when they lost control and left the roadway before colliding with a concrete drain,' Jamieson said.
Accident
Jamieson added that paramedics responded to this horrific collision just before 6am this morning and found emergency personnel already in attendance.
'Paramedics arrived on the scene to find total carnage. They found that the vehicle has basically split in half. Paramedics assessed the scene and found that all six male patients had sustained major injuries. Paramedics worked on two patients on the scene, however, one went into a state of cardiac arrest and was declared deceased on the scene.
'One patient with critical injuries was rushed to a nearby hospital for the urgent care that he required. A total of five have been confirmed deceased on the scene,' Jamieson said.
Investigation
Jamieson said paramedics, together with the metro police search and rescue, the eThekwini Fire Department and police are in attendance to investigate the cause of the accident.
'I would advise all motorists to avoid this area at all costs.'
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N3 Toll
Meanwhile, N3TC and its road incident management system (RIMS) partners are ready for an expected increase in southbound traffic volumes (towards KZN.
People from across Gauteng and other provinces are expected to travel to the coast during the long weekend.
N3TC chief operating officer Thania Dhoogra said conditions along the route are currently cloudy, and traffic is flowing freely.
Patience
Dhoogra urged motorists to be patient on the road.
'Road users are, however, reminded to always be prepared for sudden changes in route and weather conditions which could impact the flow of traffic, and cause congestion and delays, especially during peak traffic periods.
'Always allow for unforeseen circumstances when planning your road trip. Passengers can support drivers by being an extra pair of eyes, helping to monitor their surroundings, and anticipate dangerous situations,' said Dhoogra.
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