A serious head-on collision on the N2 near the Avoca -KZN off-ramp resulted in multiple injuries, including several school children this morning (Monday).
At approximately 05:38, Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) responded to emergency calls reporting a serious collision on the southbound lane of the N2. Upon arrival, Reaction Officers discovered a white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, a white Toyota Etios, and a white Isuzu van involved. Members of the Verulam SAPS in Verulam - KZN were in attendance and initiated the cal for assistance.
According to the driver of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, he was travelling southbound on the N2 when a white Toyota Etios, proceeding north towards Umhlanga - KZN, veered across the central barrier into the oncoming lane. The sudden appearance left little time to react, resulting in a head-on collision that caused the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter to overturn.
Shortly after, an Isuzu bakkie collided with the overturned Mercedes- Benz Sprinter, pushing it further to the side of the road. Thirteen (13) scholars sustained minor to moderate injuries while the driver of the Toyota Etios was critically wounded.
The injured were stabilised before being expedited to hospital.