[PIETERMARITZBURG, KZN, 15 September 2012]
A combination of rainy weather and misty conditions have contributed to a flurry of motor vehicle collision in and around the Pietermeritzburg area today. Paramedics working in the area have attended to no less than four collisions.
The first collision occurred N3 highway near Cato Ridge. Two trucks had collided into each other which then resulted in a secondary collision. Fortunately no one sustained any injuries.
Then shortly before 11:00 a three vehicle collision occurred near Edendale. A vehicle had collided into the rear of a minibus taxi which resulted in the minibus taxi crossing into oncoming traffic on the oppisate direction of the road. The taxi then collided with another vehicle before leaving the road and going down an embankment. One person was fortunate to have sustained minor injuries only.
Shortly after 13:30 the crews were again called out to a three vehicle collision on the N3 near Hilton. Fortunately no one sustained any injuries. An immediate call out followed to the Liberty mall where a young couple had rolled their vehicle. Fortunately none of them sustained any injuries.
ER24 would like to advise all road users in and around the Pietermaritzburg and Durban area to take care when using the roads. Please maintain a following distance and utilize your head lights and safety belts.
Andre Visser, ER24
