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Fatal two-vehicle crash on Hillhead Drive in Mount Edgecombe

One person has sadly lost their life and multiple others sustained serious injuries following a two vehicle crash on Hillhead Drive in Mount Edgecombe on Friday morning.

KZN VIP Emergency Medical teams were dispatched after receiving distress calls from passing motorists. On arrival, crews encountered a high impact collision involving a taxi and a second vehicle, with patients trapped in the wreckage.

Sadly, one person sustained fatal injuries and was declared deceased on scene. Multiple taxi occupants and occupants of the second vehicle sustained injuries.

The Fire Department was called to assist with extrication while medics attended to the injured. Surviving patients were treated on scene before being transported by KZN VIP to appropriate medical facilities for further care.

The roadway was obstructed, and the scene remains active. Motorists are urged to approach with caution and allow emergency personnel space to work.

The circumstances leading up to the crash cannot be confirmed at this stage.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased and wish those injured a steady recovery.

KZN VIP Every Second Counts
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