eThekwini motorists urged to exercise caution during wet weather
Emergency services in eThekwini are urging motorists to be extra careful on the roads because of heavy rains.
In a separate incident also the M1, this morning, near Crossmore in the Shallcross area, three people have been hurt when two cars collided with each other.
A female in her 20s had to be extricated from one of the vehicles. Details surrounding both accidents are still unclear, but all those hurt were taken to hospital.
ER24's Chitra Bodasing has urged drivers to exercise caution.
"ER24 urges people to be careful, especially while driving in wet weather. Keep a safe following distance, stay away from flooded areas and do not drink and drive," she said.
"Also ensure that the vehicles you are driving are roadworthy," Bodasing said.
Police are expected to investigate both accidents.
Pictures of heavy rain accross KZN has been doing the rounds on social media, check out the pictures of yesterday and today:
Coedmore bridge, Yellowwood Park @EMERGCONTROL pic.twitter.com/ijEoL8RgwY
— Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) May 8, 2016
Flooding: N2 Northbound at M4 Exit; Drive carefully. pic.twitter.com/xxJI4qsxR4
— i-traffic KZN (@i_trafficKZN) May 8, 2016
N2N pass old airport to M4 flooded pic.twitter.com/gnDNvTHw48
— Paul (@DurbanFire) May 8, 2016
Current situation in Durban beachfront. Drive safe #floods #drivesafe 😳😳😳😳@ECRBreakfast @jvbtrafficguy @ecr9495 pic.twitter.com/p0StIxCisR
— lea745 (@levinialea) May 8, 2016
Flooding on Edwin Swales 🙈 @FatalMoves @jvbtrafficguy @TrafficSA @PigSpotter pic.twitter.com/9IYjvgHgax
— Lynsey Anne Hughes (@LynseyAnnePhoto) May 8, 2016