https://www.arrivealive.co.zaThe latest news and articles from Arrive Alive website.(c) 2026, www.arrivealive.co.za5At midnight last night, the KwaZulu Private Ambulance Service medical team responded to reports of a major collision on the N3 near Hidcote. Upon arrival, Paramedics discovered that a long-distance bus carrying 59 passengers bound for Johannesburg had been involved in a heavy collision with a truck. The severe force of the impact forced the truck off the roadway, causing it to lose its cargo, which spilt directly into oncoming lanes. Despite the high-impact nature of the incident and the serious hazard created by the spilt load, no other vehicles were involved. The medical team immediately assessed all occupants on scene. A total of seven individuals-six bus passengers and the truck driver-sustained injuries ranging from minor to serious. Paramedics stabilised all seven patients on scene before transporting them to nearby hospitals for further definitive care. Local authorities were present to secure the scene, direct traffic around the spilt cargo, and conduct a full investigation...https://www.arrivealive.co.za/news.aspx?s=1&i=78787&page=massive-n3-hidcote-crash-truck-spills-cargo-into-oncoming-traffic-after-bus-collisionMon, 05 Oct 2026 08:42:03 +0200Two members of the South African Police Service (SAPS), reportedly from Mthatha, were arrested by National Traffic Police officers deployed in Kokstad following an incident involving suspected driving under the influence of alcohol. The officers were observed swapping drivers as they approached a roadside traffic checkpoint. They were subsequently subjected to the relevant testing procedures, which indicated that both had consumed alcohol above the prescribed limit. One of the officers was also reportedly in possession of a service firearm at the time. The two officers were detained at Kokstad SAPS pending further investigation and the applicable legal processes. The incident serves as a reminder that the law applies to everyone, including those entrusted with enforcing it. Law enforcement officials have a responsibility to uphold the law and lead by example...https://www.arrivealive.co.za/news.aspx?s=1&i=78786&page=two-members-of-the-south-african-police-service-saps-reportedly-from-mthatha-arrested-for-driving-under-the-influenceMon, 05 Oct 2026 06:35:51 +0200Two (2) drivers were injured in a head-on collision on Gopalall Hurbans Road in Tongaat – KZN this morning (Sunday 04/10/2026). Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) were dispatched at approximately 05:03. Reaction Officers arrived on scene and found a silver-grey Toyota Etios and a white Ford Fiesta with extensive front-end damage. The driver of the Toyota Etios stated that he was travelling to work when the Ford Fiesta collided with his vehicle. He alleged that the other driver was under the influence of alcohol, however this was not immediately confirmed. Paramedics from a private ambulance service treated the Toyota Etios driver on scene. The Ford Fiesta driver initially declined treatment, stating that he was uninjured....https://www.arrivealive.co.za/news.aspx?s=1&i=78785&page=two-injured-in-head-on-collision-tongaat-kznMon, 05 Oct 2026 06:21:11 +0200A family of (3) escaped injury after their white Volkswagen Jetta caught fire on the R102 near the Cornubia off-ramp – KZN this afternoon (Sunday 04/10/2026). The Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) Operations Centre received a call reporting the incident at approximately 14:38. Reaction Officers arrived on scene with the eThekwini Fire Department, who extinguished the blaze. The driver explained that he was travelling with his wife and daughter to shop in Cornubia – KZN when he noticed smoke emanating from the engine bay as he approached the off-ramp. He immediately pulled into the emergency lane and called for assistance. The family was visibly traumatised but sustained no injuries. The vehicle was towed from the scene. The cause of the fire was not immediately established...https://www.arrivealive.co.za/news.aspx?s=1&i=78784&page=vehicle-catches-fire-cornubia-kznMon, 05 Oct 2026 06:08:19 +0200The N2 is currently closed in both directions just past the Vleesbaai turn-off, near Mossel Bay (direction Cape Town) following a serious heavy motor vehicle accident. A car-carrier truck transporting four vehicles overturned, leaving the truck and trailer across all four lanes. A secondary collision occurred when other vehicles, collided with the trailer. No fatalities have been reported. Patients were treated at the scene and transported to a hospital in Mossel Bay for further medical care as needed. All emergency and relevant services are on the scene. Motorists are urged to avoid the area, use alternative routes and exercise patience and caution. Towing services are at the scene to remove the vehicles. Further updates will be shared as information becomes available...https://www.arrivealive.co.za/news.aspx?s=1&i=78783&page=the-n2-is-currently-closed-in-both-directions-just-past-the-vleesbaai-turn-off-near-mossel-bayMon, 05 Oct 2026 06:03:26 +0200