Brake Failure Blamed For Collision: Phoenix - KZN

Minor injuries were reported at the collision scene involving Man tip truck and a Toyota Rumion at the bridge separating Phoenix - KZN and Zwelisha - KZN in Mandela Park Phoenix - KZN (Tuesday 10/11/2026).

Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) along with Paramedics were dispatched to the scene at approximately 11:14, after the Phoenix Operations Center center received multiple calls from members of the public reporting the collision. 

Upon arrival of First Responders, the Toyota Rumion was found pinned against the bridge and truck with excessive damage. RUSA Medics attended to two (2) occupants of the vehicle who sustained minor injuries and dis not require hospital transportation. 

According to the truck driver, brakes failed in his vehicle when he crashed onto the vehicle which had already been crossing the bridge. 

The driver of the truck was treated on scene by Paramedics from a private ambulance services and transported to a medical facility for further care.