Tragic multi-vehicle crash on N2 near Gingindlovu leaves one dead and four injured

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One of the vehicles that was involved in a multi-vehicle crash on the N2 on Saturday.
A tragic multi-vehicle accident on the N2 near Gingindlovu in northern KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday evening left one person dead and four others, including two children, injured.
KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport and Human Settlements Siboniso Duma confirmed the incident, describing it as a 'horrific accident' involving a Toyota Fortuner, a minibus taxi, and a third, unidentified vehicle which burst into flames.
'We have been contacted by our highly dedicated team from Road Traffic Inspectorate and Road Angels South Africa and tow truck drivers informing us about a horrific accident along the N2, just after Gingindlovu towards Mthunzini,' said Duma.
The crash occurred near the Fairbreeze Mine, and emergency personnel from IPSS Medical Rescue were among the first on the scene. 'At least four people, including two children, have sustained injuries ranging from critical to minor after two vehicles collided,' IPSS said in a statement.
The injured occupants travelling in a white Toyota Fortuner, a family of four including two children were taken to hospital for treatment, confirmed Duma.
According to the department, seven passengers from the minibus taxi were not injured and continued their journey to Durban.
The unknown third vehicle was engulfed in flames on impact.
Following a forensic investigation, Duma confirmed that the occupant in this vehicle had died.
MEC Duma expressed concern over burn-related injuries often sustained in such crashes. 'Victims of road accidents involving cars that burst into flames are likely to suffer severe burn wounds and smoke-inhalation injuries,' he said.
Duma said a fatal accident also occurred the same day in Bergville, where five people died.
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