Accidents

Bakkie destroyed by fire in Durban North Accident

At 21H41 Friday night, Netcare 911 responded to reports of a collision on Riverside Road in Umgeni Park, Durban.

Reports from the scene indicate that the driver of a light delivery vehicle lost control crashing through various objects before catching alight.

Bakkie Destroyed in Durban North

On arrival of the ambulance, the driver of the vehicle was not found on the scene. The Fire and Rescue Services managed to extinguish the fire.

Source: Shawn Herbst – Media Liaison Officer – Netcare Limited – Netcare 911

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