14 in hospital after truck carrying sulphuric acid overturns at Umvoti Ultra City
14 people are receiving treatment for severe respiratory issues after a truck carrying sulphuric acid overturned on the N2 between KwaDukuza and Ballito on the north coast.
The truck crashed on the southbound carriageway at the Umvoti Ultra City yesterday afternoon. Emergency services had to close the road for some time as crews attended to the scene.
IPSS Medical Rescue’s Paul Herbst says patients were immediately rushed to hospital.
"They were transported by IPSS emergency services and by private transport through to hospital for further care. The road was closed for quite a substantial amount of time," he said.
"The sound bound lane has been reopened, but the Ultra City still remains closed," Herbst said.
(Photos: IPSS)