VW Polo crashes into traffic light: Southridge – KZN

A family escaped serious injury after their Volkswagen Polo crashed into a traffic light pole at the Southridge/M27 intersection at approximately 23:45 last night (Monday).

Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) despatched Officers following reports of the accident. On arrival, Reaction Officers found the white VW Polo had collided with a traffic light pole before mounting an embankment, where it came to a stop.

The vehicle sustained extensive damage to the front end, including the engine compartment. Two breakdown service providers were already at the scene.

The driver, who was travelling from Waterloo -KZN  towards Verulam CBD - KZN with four family members, informed Reaction Officers that he was unaware of what had caused the collision. He reportedly only heard and felt the vehicle strike the traffic light pole.

All five occupants declined medical assistance, indicating that they were not injured.