Two killed in a collision on the N2 Southbound near Zinkwazi.
20 November 2023 | From Arrive Alive
On Monday afternoon, IPSS Medical Rescue received reports for a serious accident on the N2 Southbound near Zinkwazi.
On arrival, it appeared that two vehicles stopped in the emergency lane had been struck by a truck.
One occupant of the taxi was struck while standing outside of the vehicle, and one occupant of the light motor vehicle sadly sustained traumatic injuries and were declared on scene. The second occupant of the light motor vehicle was lucky to escape with minor injuries.
Two occupants from the taxi sustained critical injuries and 5 sustained serious injuries, patients were placed under the care of IPSS Medical Paramedics. A further 6 occupants sustained minor injuries. All patients were transported to various facilities for further care.
Thank you to KDM Fire Department on scene who had to extricate one occupant of the light motor vehicle.
Our condolences go out to the friends and family of the deceased.
Truck and Freight
29 Nov 2023 | From Arrive Alive
A motorist was lucky to escape unharmed in an armed robbery and shooting incident in the Nelspruit area this afternoon.
Emer-G-Med paramedics arrived on the scene to find the man seated in a high-end luxury motor vehicle that had been peppered with high-caliber bullet holes.
Closer examination
29 Nov 2023 | From Arrive Alive
A Bloemfontein man was arrested last night with a consignment of abalone.
Members from the Bloemfontein and Provincial Stock Theft Units followed up on information they had received through the Eyes and Ears Initiative (E2) about a vehicle loaded with abalone traveling from Gqeberha to Bloemfontein.
The
29 Nov 2023 | From Arrive Alive
On Friday, 1 December 2023, Provincial Minister of Mobility, Ricardo Mackenzie, will officially launch the Western Cape’s Festive Season Road Safety Plan. This Plan builds on the successful interventions proven to work last year, with enhanced activities to further reduce fatalities and keep everyone
29 Nov 2023 | From Arrive Alive
Dedicated teams from Wilderness Search And Rescue WSAR Western Cape responded to an incident at the Platteklip historical site below Tafelberg Road on Friday 24 November after a 55-year-old hiker injured her ankle.
According to local guide and WSAR team member Hendre Zoutendyk: “Platteklip is
29 Nov 2023 | From Arrive Alive
Whilst busy patrolling around Persimmon and Monmouth Street in Malvern next to Spar, JMPD Tactical Response Unit officers spotted a white minibus parked in the middle of the road.
The officers approached the driver, searched him, and recovered an unlicensed firearm in his possession.
Local authorities
29 Nov 2023 | From Arrive Alive
It’s almost the silly season and most of you will be on the road and away on holiday. You are probably wondering what to pack in your travelling medicine bag for the kids. The trick is to pick one type of medicine for each condition. You will see that I mention a few names at once, choose only
29 Nov 2023 | From Arrive Alive
The executive authority last week met with SANRAL and appointed service providers to deliberate on R34, 74, and R26 roads focusing on social facilitation and temporary measures before the festive season period.
The MEC emphasized that these roads are crucial for economic development, and the movement
29 Nov 2023 | From Arrive Alive
INTRODUCTION
Let me take this moment to appreciate the organisers of this event for the work well executed. I wish also to thank you all for your attendance and participation at this launch of our Road Safety Festive Season Campaign on this day on which we also remember those that perished or were injured
29 Nov 2023 | From Arrive Alive
The South African Police Service (SAPS) is again meeting with its international counterparts to further toughen its fight against criminality, especially threats associated with cross border and organised crimes.
Police Minister, General Bheki Cele together with the National Commissioner of the SAPS,