Seven people lost their lives in four separate crashes on the N2 between Chakas Rock and Mandeni on Saturday night, according to emergency responders.
IPSS Medical Rescue spokesperson Paul Herbst confirmed that three of the collisions involved pedestrians.
“Three pedestrians were struck and killed in separate incidents along the N2,” Herbst said.
In one of the crashes near Chakas Rock, tragedy escalated when a vehicle struck a pedestrian and lost control.
“The vehicle burst into flames after the collision, sadly leaving the driver deceased,” Herbst added.
A fourth major accident occurred near Mandeni, claiming three more lives.
“Three occupants sustained fatal injuries in the collision. Two patients were left in critical condition and were stabilised on scene by our Advanced Life Support paramedics, while a third patient sustained serious injuries,” Herbst explained.
All injured patients were transported to nearby medical facilities for further treatment.
Emergency services worked throughout the night, with multiple teams responding. Herbst praised the cooperation on the ground.
“We are grateful for the teamwork of the Kwadukuza Fire Department, Mandeni Fire Department, EMRS and other private ambulance services who assisted at the scene,” he said.
IPSS extended its condolences to the families affected.
“Our thoughts are with the friends and family who lost loved ones in these tragic incidents,” Herbst said.
The N2 north coast route was heavily affected overnight as authorities cleared the crash scenes and continued investigations.
