A truck was looted on the N3 near the Tugela Plaza outside Ladysmith following a collision that left over 20 people injured.
DURBAN – A truck, which was involved in a collision with a stationary minibus taxi, was looted by local residents while paramedics treated the injured on the N3 near the Tugela Plaza outside Ladysmith on Saturday.
Provincial police spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Nqobile Gwala said officers from the Ladysmith SAPS attended to the accident scene.
Gwala said a truck crashed into the back of a stationary minibus taxi and a total of 21 people were injured during the incident, two of them seriously.
“The truck was looted of its load prior to police arrival. It was carrying tomato sauce,” said Gwala.
ER24 spokesperson Russel Meiring said paramedics arrived on the scene just before 7.30am to find the provincial Emergency Medical Service already in attendance.
“A large truck was found lying on its side across the slow and emergency lane while the taxi was a short distance away. Several people were found seated along the roadside,” said Meiring.
He said paramedics assessed the patients and found that several people had sustained minor to moderate injuries.
“Fortunately, no fatalities were found. The patients were treated, and four were provided with pain-relief medication before they were transported to nearby hospitals for further care,” said Meiring.
Police said Ladysmith detectives are investigating a case of reckless and negligent driving.
