One person was killed and six others were injured in a single-vehicle collision on the M41 joining the M4 South Bound in Umhlanga

One person was killed and six others were injured in a single-vehicle collision on the M41 joining the M4 South Bound in Umhlanga

Around 7:35 this morning ALS Paramedics responded to a serious single-vehicle collision on the M41 joining the M4 South Bound in the Umhlanga area.

Paramedics arrived on the scene to find that a single vehicle had somehow lost control and rolled numerous times coming to rest on its wheels.

Paramedics found multiple patients and immediately called for more resources as well as the Durban Fire Department.

After a quick triage it was established that there was seven occupants in the vehicle. One male believed to be in his forties had sustained major injuries and unfortunately there was nothing Paramedics could do for him and he was declared deceased on the scene.

Six other occupants had sustained injuries ranging from moderate to serious and they were stabilized on the scene by ALS Paramedics before being transported to various Durban Hospitals for the further care that they required.

At this stage the events leading up to the crash are unknown however SAPS were on the scene…


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