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The Citizen
a day ago
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Car crash claims three, forces temporary N2 closure at Amatikulu
A major crash between a car and tanker on the N2 near the Amatikulu River claimed the lives of three women this morning. Two men were also injured in the accident, while the highway was closed in both directions to allow for safe clean-up of the tanker, which was carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) The accident happened at around 11am, killing three women aged 15 to 65 and leaving one man trapped. Members of IPSS Search and Rescue and the Mandeni Fire Department were able to free the man and take him to hospital, alongside another man who was not as seriously injured. Teams worked under immense pressure once they discovered the tanker's cargo. 'The area was immediately declared unsafe due to the risk posed by the LPG tanker,' said IPSS Medical Rescue spokesperson, Samantha Meyrick. 'Only essential personnel remained at the scene, and the N2 was closed.' The highway has remained closed since, with 6.45pm this evening (June 28) being reported as the latest estimate for reopening. Northbound traffic is being diverted at the Mandeni offramp and southbound traffic at Dokodweni. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and make use of alternative routes. Stay in the loop with The North Coast Courier on Facebook, X, Instagram & YouTube for the latest news. Mobile users can join our WhatsApp Broadcast Service here or if you're on desktop, scan the QR code below. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
a day ago
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Lengthy clean-up operation after fatal N2 accident
THE N2 is expected to remain closed at Bridge 10 (Amatikulu River) until about 6.30pm today (Saturday) following the earlier collision between an LPG tanker and a light motor vehicle. According to IPSS Medical Rescue, 3 female occupants in the car – 2 of whom are teenagers – are deceased while 1 male is in critical condition and another is seriously injured. ALSO READ: N2 closed after fatal accident at Bridge 10 IPSS Search and Rescue and Mandeni Fire Department worked to extract the entrapped occupant while under the care of IPSS Medical Rescue. The injured occupants were transported to hospital for further medical care. The sole occupant of the truck suffered minor injuries. Traffic is being diverted off the N2 at the Mandeni offramp. Don't have the ZO app? Download it to your Android or Apple device here: HAVE YOUR SAY Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter. For news straight to your phone invite us: WhatsApp – 060 784 2695 Instagram – zululand_observer At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
27-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Tembe Royal Family mourns loss of member in N2 accident
Tembe Royal Family mourns loss of member in N2 accident FRIDAY saw several fatalities in horrific accidents on the N2 and N3 freeways, including one between the Tugela River and Dokodweni toll plaza in which Prince Mxolisi Siboniso Tembe (41) from the Tembe Royal Family perished. The head-on collision occurred just before 7pm, with Tembe and his friend Sihle Mthembu reportedly died instantly. ALSO READ: Car smashes into parked tow truck in Empangeni IPSS Medical Rescue came across the scene while responding to the scene of a single-vehicle accident near Dokodweni in which one person sustained minor injuries, while three suffered serious injuries. The Mandeni Fire Department and IPSS Search & Rescue extricated the bodies from the wreckage, while the injured were stabilised on scene by IPSS paramedics. 'Our highly efficient team from RTI responded to many crashes on Friday linked to the heavy rainfall,' said Transport MEC Siboniso Duma. 'At the time of the accident, Prince Tembe was travelling home to uMkhanyakude District Municipality.' Tembe is survived by his fiancé, two sisters and a younger brother. Don't have the ZO app? Download it to your Android or Apple device here: HAVE YOUR SAY Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter. For news straight to your phone invite us: WhatsApp – 060 784 2695 Instagram – zululand_observer At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
