Two separate crashes in Shelly Beach on Monday resulted in multiple injuries and significant traffic disruption.
Story Summary:
- Two serious crashes occurred in Shelly Beach, leaving several injured.
- A bakkie collided with a tree, seriously injuring two people.
- A separate crash involving a taxi and a car resulted in six injuries.
Shelly Beach crashes: Here are the latest updates
Shelly Beach experienced significant traffic chaos on Monday due to two separate crashes that left several people injured.
The first incident occurred on the P55 Bhomela near Shelly Beach, where a bakkie lost control and collided with a tree.
Emergency services from KwaZulu Private Ambulance Service arrived at the scene and found two individuals with serious injuries, while one person sustained minor injuries.
The victims were treated on-site before being transported to the hospital for further care.
Shortly after this incident, another crash was reported on Marine Drive in Shelly Beach.
This collision involved a taxi and a car, resulting in serious injuries for two passengers, with four others sustaining minor injuries.
Paramedics once again provided immediate treatment before transferring the injured to a nearby hospital.
The incidents caused significant traffic disruptions in the area, with authorities working to clear the scenes and restore normal traffic flow.
Updates on the conditions of the victims are being monitored as they receive medical attention.