4 killed in head-on collision on N2

4 killed in head-on collision on N2

Four people have been killed in a head-on collision on the N2 north at Tugela Bridge. 

N2 north at Tugela Bridge
IPSS Medical Rescue

IPSS Medical Rescue's Paul Herbst says two people died when their vehicle caught alight, between Mandeni and Zinkwazi - on Monday morning. 

"Another vehicle had two patients inside the bakkie. Our first inspection, we found that the driver of the bakkie was in a critical condition. 

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"Advanced life support resuscitation started on the patient. Unfortunately,  due to his injuries, the patient was declared dead shortly after the arrival of the paramedics. A total of four patients are deceased on the scene."

It's understood that contraband, including dagga and cigarettes, were found inside the burnt vehicle.

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N2 north at Tugela Bridge 2
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N2 north at Tugela Bridge 3
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