One killed in KZN boat accident

Man killed in KZN ski boat accident

One person has died after a ski boat capsized on the KwaZulu-Natal upper south coast.

Umkomaas-ski-boat
KZN EMS
Provincial ambulance services say a group of nine people had just launched at Umkomaas, south of Amanzimtoti for a diving trip when tragedy struck.

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KwaZulu-Natal Emergency Medical Services spokesperson, Robert Mckenzie says multiple other people were hurt.

"A ski boat has overturned in the surf. Nine people had been onboard at the time. Paramedics are currently assessing multiple patients for injuries at the boat launch site," he said.

One person sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital.

Seven others suffered minor injuries and were treated on scene.

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Police are investigating the incident.


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