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6 days ago
- IOL News
EFF expresses condolences for 12 supporters lost in tragic bus crash
Twelve EFF supporers were killed in a bus crash in Vryheid Image: KwaZulu Private Ambulance Service The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has shared messages of condolences following the deaths of 12 people killed in a horror crash on the R34 highway in Vryheid, in KwaZulu-Natal, early on Tuesday morning. The members were on their way home after spending Youth Day at uMlazi, in the Durban south area. Craig Botha of KwaZulu Private Ambulance Service said a multi-service emergency response team worked to stabilise all patients before transport to nearby medical facilities for further treatment. "Nine occupants were declared dead at the scene, having sustained fatal injuries before emergency services arrived. Three critically injured patients later died at hospital despite intensive efforts by paramedics and medical staff," Botha said. Scenes from the bus crash Image: Supplied KZN MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma, said he is awaiting an updated report from the Road Traffic Inspectorate as well as the South African Police Service. "We have been informed that dismembered body parts of some victims are still missing. In view of this, the number of fatalities will either decrease or increase. In addition, some victims were taken to local hospitals and we are making all efforts to reach out to family members," Duma said. The bus has been taken to the Vryheid Road Traffic Inspectorate offices. The truck is still at the scene of the accident, and plans are underway to remove it.
The Citizen
08-06-2025
- Health
- The Citizen
Ammonia leak at a KZN chicken farm hospitalises 7 workers
Less than a minute The Witness Less than a minute Seven workers were hospitalised following an ammonia leak at a chicken farm near Eston, just outside Pietermaritzburg, on Friday night. The Witness reports that KwaZulu Private Ambulance Service paramedics responded to the scene. According to KwaZulu-Natal Private Ambulance spokesperson Craig Botha, several workers were exposed to the ammonia leak, with seven requiring hospitalisation. Brown says KwaZulu-Natal Private Ambulance paramedics rushed to the scene and stabilised patients before transporting them to hospital. The incident occurred when a pipe carrying ammonia ruptured at the facility. Emergency teams were able to quickly contain the leak and treat those affected. Ammonia is used as a cleaning agent in several industries, including the agricultural sector. Authorities are investigating the cause of the ruptured pipe. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
20-05-2025
- The Citizen
One killed in Melmoth crash
One person lost their life while a further 12 were injured in an accident on the R68 between Melmoth and Nkandla this morning (Tuesday). The head-on collision involved two bakkies and occurred during the morning rush-hour. KwaZulu Private Ambulance paramedics responded to the scene, where they stabilised the patients before transporting them to a nearby hospital for further medical care. Emergency medical treatment was performed on two critically injured patients, as well as 10 others who sustained serious injuries. 'Tragically, one person succumbed to their injuries before emergency services arrived at the scene. Authorities are investigating the cause of the collision,' said KwaZulu Private Ambulance spokesperson Craig Botha. 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
12-05-2025
- The Citizen
Schoolchildren injured in John Ross highway crash
Eleven children, aged five to eight years, were injured when the minibus taxi they were travelling in collided with a truck on the John Ross highway on Monday. The taxi was travelling from eSikhaleni to Richards Bay when the crash occurred at the dangerous Eyamakhosi truck stop intersection. ALSO READ: Horrific N2 crash claims 8 lives near Empangeni KwaZulu-Natal Private Ambulances spokesperson Craig Botha said four children suffered serious injuries while seven sustained minor injuries. 'When our paramedics arrived at the scene, they provided immediate medical attention to the children. All injured were stabilised at the scene before being transported to a nearby hospital for further medical care,' Botha said. In a separate incident, eight members of Umkhumbi Wesethembiso Church in Zion – with headquarters in Hluhluwe – were killed in a horror crash on the N2 near the John Ross highway bridge on Sunday. Reports indicate that 24 church members from Gobandlovu outside Esikhaleni were en route to Dukuduku near Mtubatuba when a large towing vehicle hit their light truck from behind. The truck's canopy flung off as a result of the impact, with the passengers thrown onto the highway. The KZN Department of Transport and Human Settlement MEC, Siboniso Duma, said, 'My office is in touch with Reverend Simiso Mathe from the local branch, Intathakusa Church in Zion, based in Ward 3. 'The church is affiliated with Umkhumbi Wesethembiso Church in Zion. Nine church members were treated and discharged on Sunday, and three are still in the hospital.' He added that the tow truck driver was arrested, and a case of culpable homicide is being investigated by police. 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!
