31 injured, 1 killed in PMB crashes
31 people have been injured and 1 person has died in two separate accidents in Pietermaritsburg.
The first took place along Old Wartburg Road, in Bishopstowe where two vehicles collided. Jaws of Life had to be used to free one of the occupants but despite intervention they had succumbed to their injuries. The other two were treated for moderate injuries.
In the second 29 occupants sustained various injuries when a fully loaded taxi left the road and rolled in the Hela Hela area, just outside Richmond.
Bystanders had already started assisting the injured and administering first aid when emergency services arrived. Two of the patients had to be airlifted to a nearby medical facility.
Among the service that responded to both incidents were ER24.
Spokesperson, Russell Meiring, is urging road users to be extra cautious especially this time of the year.
"We urge members of the public to please adhere to all rules of the road, especially during the busy festive season", he said.
"We have several tips you can follow such as ensuring your vehicle is roadworthy, do not drive under the influence of alcohol and stop every 2 hours or 200 kilometres to prevent fatigue", Meiring said.