21/08/2026
Friday, 21 August 2026
Tongaat, N2 Northbound - taxi loses control leaving one dead
On Friday afternoon, IPSS Medical Rescue, IPSS S&R, Kwadukuza Fire Department, SAPS and RTI responded to taxi accident on the N2 Northbound between Tongaat and Ballito.
A fully laden taxi had lost control, rolling and ejected several passengers, leaving 4 critically injured.
The critically injured patients, including a 3 year old toddler, were stabilised on scene by IPSS Medical Rescue Advanced Life Support Paramedics, before being transported to a suitable facility in Durban.
A further 10 passengers sustained injuries from minor to serious, and were treated by various services on scene before being transported to a nearby facility for further care.
Sadly, one occupant sustained fatal injuries and was declared deceased on scene.
Our condolences go out to the friends & family of the deceased.
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