Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal – On the morning of December 6, 2025, a 23-year-old man was seriously injured after jumping from a bridge in the Umhlanga area of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
The incident took place on the bridge that connects Mount Edgecombe to the N2 southbound highway, a major roadway in the region. A concerned motorist observed the man climbing over the bridge’s side barrier and immediately contacted Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA), a private security and emergency response company known for its rapid interventions in KwaZulu-Natal, fearing that he intended to jump.
By the time RUSA officers arrived at the scene, the man had already leaped from the bridge. He fell approximately 25 meters—equivalent to about 82 feet—landing on the carriageway below, which is part of the N2 highway heading north toward Ballito, a coastal town located roughly 40 kilometers north of Durban.
Emergency responders recovered the man’s identity card at the site, which confirmed his age as 23 years old. The exact circumstances motivating the jump remain unclear at this time, with no statements released regarding any potential factors involved.
The man suffered specific injuries including a broken hand and a head injury, both classified as serious. On-site medical personnel from RUSA and associated services stabilized him before arranging for his transfer via a private ambulance to a nearby medical facility for further treatment. No updates on his current condition have been made available.
Authorities and RUSA have not disclosed additional details about the incident, and investigations are ongoing to determine more about the events leading up to the jump. The N2 highway, a key transport route along South Africa’s east coast, experienced no reported disruptions as a result of the event.
