07/10/2025
Tuesday, 7 October 2025
M4 Umhloti - 3 car collision leaves 2 dead
On Tuesday morning, IPSS Medical Rescue responded to a collision involving 2 light motor vehicles, a taxi and a pedestrian on the M4.
Sadly, an occupant from one vehicle was found to have sustained fatal injuries, and was declared deceased on scene.
A pedestrian, who was struck by a vehicle during the collision, sustained critical injuries, and despite the best efforts of IPSS Medical Rescue Advanced Life Support Paramedics, succumbed to their injuries on scene.
A further 17 vehicle occupants sustained injuries ranging from minor to serious.
Patients were stabilised on scene by various services, with 2 seriously injuries patients being transported under the care of IPSS Medical Rescue Advanced Life Support Paramedics.
Traffic was heavily affected while emergency services worked on the injured and cleared the scene.
Our condolences go out to the friends and family of the deceased.
