Emergency services are attending to two major multi-vehicle crashes in Durban this morning, causing significant disruptions and multiple injuries.
The first incident occurred on the M1 Higginson Highway over the N2 Bridge, involving a truck, two cars, and a fully-laden taxi.
One person remains trapped in the wreckage as the eThekwini Fire Department works to extricate the individual, while ALS Paramedics provide stabilizing care on-site.
The second crash took place on Old Dutch Road before Warwick Avenue in Durban CBD, where a bus, a truck, three taxis, and two cars collided.
The accident has left numerous people injured, prompting a large-scale emergency response.
The offramp to the Market area has been closed to traffic as rescue operations continue.
Motorists are urged to avoid these areas and seek alternative routes.
Authorities are investigating the causes of the accidents.