Newly Purchased Car Overturns With Family On Board: Osindisweni – KZN

A vehicle purchased hours earlier overturned into a ditch while transporting six (6) family members on New Glasgow Road in Osindisweni – KZN yesterday afternoon (Sunday 25/10/2026).

Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received a call for assistance at approximately 21:53. Reaction Officers were dispatched and, on arrival, found a black Ford Figo lying on its roof below road level near the junction of Himalaya Road.

The 36-year-old driver stated that a vehicle ahead stopped abruptly while he was travelling towards the Verulam CBD – KZN. He swerved to avoid it, lost control and veered off the road. He said he had purchased the car that day and was taking his family to purchase food.

The driver sustained abrasions to his head and a finger. Two (2) passengers, aged 16 and 18, complained of body pain. Three (3) children, aged 9, 11 and 13, reportedly escaped injury.

Paramedics treated the occupants before transporting all six (6) to hospital for further assessment. The matter was handed over to the South African Police Service (SAPS).