Drunk driver leaves reed dance maiden with fractured leg
The reed dance maiden was struck by a passing motorist along the R66 in KZN near the Mashobeni Royal Palace.
A 17-year-old maiden sustained a fractured leg after being hit by a drunken driver while exiting the Mashobeni Royal Palace on Sunday. Richmond-born participant at the annual KwaZulu-Natal reed dance festival, the incident occurred on a busy section of the R66 highway. Police promptly arrested the vehicle's operator, who showed signs of intoxication with a breathalyser reading of 0.74 mg of alcohol per litre – three times the legal limit.
The driver, employed by a car dealership in Ulundi, will face court the following day. KZN Transport MEC Siboniso Duma commended the event organizers for their outstanding management, praising first responders, health professionals, community leaders Khaya Khumalo and Majuba Mavuso, and local authorities for their rapid response and efficient transportation of the maidens, involving over 100 buses and more than 700 taxis.
Duma expressed gratitude for the swift actions of law enforcement, traffic inspectors, and the police's Operation Shanela team, emphasizing the need for continued vigilance in ensuring the safety of the maidens during their return home.
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