One dead, another critically injured in Pietermaritzburg crash
It is alleged that the driver of one of the vehicles involved in the crash fled the scene.
In a tragic accident on Sweetwaters Road in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, one person lost their life and another sustained critical injuries in a collision involving two bakkies. The victims were found trapped inside one of the vehicles. The driver of the second bakkie reportedly fled the scene after the incident. Emergency responders utilized specialized rescue equipment to extricate the two occupants from the vehicles.
Upon arrival, medical personnel conducted a rapid assessment and discovered that one occupant had sustained life-threatening injuries while the other had suffered fatal injuries and passed away before emergency services could reach them. The incident occurred alongside the Fire Department, which assisted in the extrication process.
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