Watson highway collision leaves 1 deceased
28 March 2026 | From Arrive Alive
At approximately 21:15 IPSS S&R TONGAAT Duty cell recieved multiple calls for a accident on the Watson highway in the vicinity of break village.
IPSS S&R TONGAAT Volunteers together with emergency services were dispatched and upon arrival found a tanker and car involved in a head on collision.
The driver and only occupant off the car was found to be severely entrapped in the vehicle and was assessed by paramedics and was declared deceased. The truck driver was also assessed and sustained minor injuries.
The driver of the vehicle was extricated using the jaws of life with the assistance of IPSS S&R TONGAAT Volunteers. The exact cause of the accident is unknown and will be investigated by SAPS.
Thank you to IPSS Medical Rescue, Ethekweni Fire Department, Tongaat SAPS, Metro Police and IPSS S&R TONGAAT Volunteers for the quick response.
A special thank you to F1 Towing and Bigshow Towing for the assistance on scene.
We would like to convey our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased
IPSS S&R TONGAAT
084 963 4680
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