#KZNFloods: Teenage girl swept away by river near Wiltshire Road

A 15-year-old girl has drowned after she was swept away in the raging waters of a river, near Wiltshire Road, in Marriannhill. 

Rescue Care's Garrith Jamieson says three children were washed away in the early hours of this morning.

"It's alleged that at about 1am, 2am this morning - three children aged between 6 and 15 had been washed down the river."

Jamieson says community members worked tirelessly to save the other two children. 

"However, the third child - a 15-year-old young lady - they were unable to save and she was recovered this morning," he said. 

Last night, four people including two children were killed in Malvern when their house caved in.

While a 24-year-old man who became trapped after an Overport home collapsed - has died. His mother was rescued by paramedics. 

Rescue Care's Garrith Jamieson says one of her sons sustained fatal injuries.

Lisa Hayes, who is part of the Hatton Estate Neighbourhood Watch in Pinetown, says they've been out and about since 11pm last night.

Emergency personnel are on the scene. She says Pinetown residents should try and stay off the roads today.

"It's just been crazy. We have been sending messages to family, friends and colleagues to if at all possible to stay at home," she said. 

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