One Killed/Driver Trapped In Collision: KwaMashu – KZN

17 October 2026 | From Arrive Alive


One (1) person was killed and two (2) others were injured in a collision involving a champagne VW Polo and a white Isuzu bakkie on the M25 in KwaMashu – KZN today (Saturday 17/10/2026).

Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received multiple calls from members of the public reporting the collision. Reaction Officers were immediately dispatched and arrived to find the VW Polo lying on its roof. One (1) occupant was confirmed deceased inside the vehicle.

The Driver of the white Isuzu bakkie sustained serious injuries and remained trapped in the vehicle. At 10:24, Firefighters from the eThekwini Fire & Rescue Services were using the Jaws of Life to free the injured male. A passenger in the bakkie was also injured.

The circumstances leading to the collision have not been confirmed

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