Tragic Start To The Day As School Learner is killed in a road crash on the M19, near the N2 Umgeni Interchange.

28 January 2026 | From Arrive Alive


At approximately 06:26 on Wednesday morning, Life Response 24/7 received a request for urgent medical assistance following reports that a school learner had been struck by a motor vehicle on the M19, near the N2 Umgeni Interchange.

Paramedics, including an Advanced Life Support unit, were immediately activated and responded to the westbound carriageway. Upon arrival, they found a young female learner lying motionless on the roadway.

The patient, believed to be between seven and ten years of age, was thoroughly assessed by paramedics. Tragically, she showed no signs of life and was declared deceased at the scene.

The incident marked a somber start to the day for all involved. The scene was secured and remained active to allow for the necessary investigations to be conducted. The South African Police Service (SAPS) was notified and took over further investigations.

 

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