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The Citizen
3 days ago
- The Citizen
Woman stabbed to death in alleged domestic dispute in Yellowwood Park
Woman stabbed to death in alleged domestic dispute in Yellowwood Park A WOMAN in her late forties was fatally stabbed in what is believed to be a domestic dispute in the early hours of Saturday morning (July 26) in Finfoot Road in Yellowwood Park.\ Also read: Woodlands family receive death threats after stabbing ordeal Garrith Jamieson, ALS Paramedics spokesperson, said they responded to multiple distress calls for medical assistance shortly after midnight. Upon arrival, the paramedics were met by members of the police. 'It is alleged that a domestic dispute occurred and a female in her late forties had been stabbed multiple times leaving her fatally injured. Paramedics found a male also in his forties with multiple stab wounds to his body. He was in a serious condition and ALS Paramedics worked to stabilise him on scene before he was transported under police guard to a nearby hospital for the further care that he required,' said Jamieson. The situation surrounding the incident is unknown, but the Montclair police will be investigating. This is a developing story, if more information becomes available it will be updated. For more Southlands Sun news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter and get news delivered straight to your inbox.
IOL News
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- IOL News
Tragedy strikes on M25 as run-away truck and bus collide, leaving one dead and dozens injured
A suspected run-away truck and bus collided on the M25 Highway in Kwa-Mashu, Durban leaving one dead and many injured Image: ALS Paramedics ONE man was confirmed dead and 35 passengers sustained a range of injuries after a bus and truck collided on he M25 Kwa Mashu Highway, Durban at around 7am on Thursday. Reports that have emerged at this stage suggest that the truck, headed towards Durban, lost control and veered across the central median, leading to the impact that bore devastation. Among the first responders at the scene of the crash were ALS Paramedics, KZN VIP and a host of paramedics and rescue services amid the chaos. According to ALS's representatives on the scene, thirty-five people had sustained various degrees of injuries, necessitating urgent medical attention, with paramedics working to stabilise the affected and some were transferred to various hospitals across Durban for further medical treatment. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ The truck driver, a man believed to be in his fifties, was found trapped and with severe injuries, and in spite of the efforts of emergency responders, he was declared deceased on the scene. Inadvertently, crash had severely hampered the flow of traffic in the area, with resulted in a long queues of vehicles backed up for a few kilometres, while authorities worked to clear the wreckage and investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. At this stage, little is known regarding the events leading up to the crash, but South African Police Service (SAPS) officials were on site and expected to launch an investigation to ascertain further details. This is a developing story DAILY NEWS
News24
05-07-2025
- News24
Two cops among five killed in horrific accident along N3 in Durban
Two police officers were among five people killed on Friday after a minibus taxi plunged down a 50m embankment on the N3, near Shongweni West, Durban. KwaZulu-Natal's Transport and Human Settlements MEC, Siboniso Duma, said Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) officials established that a 'reckless Polo driver caused the horrific accident' on the N3 towards Pietermaritzburg just after 17:00. According to the RTI, a minibus taxi carrying 17 passengers was travelling to Ixopo when it veered off the road and rolled down the embankment. Duma said truck drivers who witnessed the accident said the taxi driver was allegedly trying to avoid a reckless Polo driver when he lost control of the taxi. The RTI team, Durban metro police, the Road Traffic Management Corporation and the South African police are reconstructing the accident as part of the investigation. 'At this stage, we are trying to locate the families of the deceased. Three passengers are in a serious condition, and nine others sustained minor injuries. We express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims,' said Duma. Garrith Jamieson, of ALS Paramedics, said the incident occurred just before 17:00 on Friday. 'First responders arrived on the scene to find chaos and carnage as they found the taxi and a light motor vehicle had collided before the taxi lost control and rolled down the embankment,' said Jamieson. He said paramedics made their way down to the taxi and began setting up a triage station. 'Unfortunately, five people had sustained major injuries and there was nothing paramedics could do for them and they were declared deceased on the scene. 'Thirteen other passengers had sustained various injuries, ranging from moderate to critical, and while paramedics worked to stabilise them, the rescue teams made up of Durban Metro Police Search and Rescue, the eThekwini Fire Department and Mobiclaw began setting up a complicated roping system to bring the injured up to awaiting ambulances,' said Jamieson. He said those injured had been transported to various Durban hospitals for further care.
TimesLIVE
05-07-2025
- TimesLIVE
Five dead including 2 policemen after taxi plunges down 50m embankment
Garrith Jamieson of ALS Paramedics said responders made their way down the embankment to the taxi and found five people had sustained major injuries and were declared dead at the scene. He said they set up a triage station and treated 13 other passengers who sustained various injuries ranging from moderate to critical. In the interim rescue teams made up of Durban Metro Police search and rescue, Ethekweni fire department and Mobiclaw members set up a roping system to bring the injured up to awaiting ambulances. 'After three hours all of the injured were rescued and transported to various Durban hospitals for the further care that they required. The scene then turned into a recovery operation.' Duma said the accident happened shortly after the launch of the Durban July and Winter Holiday Road Safety Campaign. 'I have mandated the RTI team to sustain the 'No Nonsense, Zero Tolerance, and Alufakwa Campaign. We remain worried about reports that show that most road accidents happen in winter and at night.' The Road Traffic Management Corporation published the following national fatalities for the previous years: June 2021 — 902 road fatalities. June 2022 — 873 road fatalities. June 2023 — 833 road fatalities. June 2024 -923 road fatalities. TimesLIVE
IOL News
05-07-2025
- Automotive
- IOL News
Horrific N3 crash claims five lives and injures 13 near Marianhill Toll Plaza
Five people were killed and 13 others were injured when a minibus taxi and a VW Polo collided on the N3 Pietermaritzburg bound just after the Marianhill Toll Plaza. Image: Supplied Five people were killed and 13 others were injured when a minibus taxi and a VW Polo collided on the N3 bound for Pietermaritzburg, just after the Marianhill Toll Plaza on Friday. The fatal accident happened hours after KZN Transport MEC Siboniso Duma led a multi-disciplinary roadblock at the same toll plaza to mark the rollout of the Durban July and winter holiday road safety campaign. ALS Paramedics spokesperson Garrith Jamieson said the crash occurred just after 5pm and first responders arrived on the scene to find chaos and carnage. 'They found a taxi and a light motor vehicle had collided before the taxi lost control and rolled down the embankment, coming to rest approximately 60 to 70 metres down,' he said. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad Loading Due to the severity of the accident, Jamieson said more ambulances as well as Advanced Life Support Paramedics were dispatched immediately to assist. 'Paramedics made their way down to the taxi and began setting up a triage station. Unfortunately, five people had sustained major injuries, and there was nothing paramedics could do for them; they were declared deceased on the scene,' he said. Thirteen other passengers had sustained various injuries ranging from moderate to critical, he stated. According to Jamieson, while paramedics worked to stabilise the injured, rescue teams made up of Durban Metro Police Search and Rescue, eThekwini Fire Department, and Mobiclaw began setting up a complicated roping system to bring the injured up to awaiting ambulances. It took rescuers three hours to rescue all the injured people and transport them to various Durban hospitals for additional care that they required, he stated. Jamieson said the scene then turned into a recovery operation. At 11pm, MEC Duma said he received a final accident report from a team from the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI). The recovery of five bodies has been completed, according to Duma, and one of them is a female police officer in full uniform. 'A few hours after our successful multidisciplinary roadblock, a reckless Polo driver has caused a horrific accident,' he said. Duma said, according to the RTI team, the minibus taxi was carrying 17 passengers travelling to Ixopo. Truck drivers who witnessed the accident reported that the taxi driver lost control while attempting to avoid the reckless Polo driver, he stated. The MEC said the RTI team, working with Durban Metro Police, Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), and the South African Police Service, will reconstruct the accident as part of the investigation. At this stage, Duma said authorities are trying to locate the families of the deceased. 'Three passengers are in a serious condition, and nine others sustained minor injuries. They have been taken to R.K. Khan Hospital,' he said. Duma added that the department remains concerned about reports indicating that most road accidents occur in winter and at night. Duma said national fatalities published by the RTMC showed that there were 902 fatalities in June 2021, 873 in June 2022, 833 in June 2023, and 923 in June 2024. Duma offered condolences to the families of the victims and wished those in hospital a speedy recovery. 'We salute the emergency personnel, RTI, eThekwini metro police, and rescue teams for their dedication,' he stated.
