One Killed, More Than 20 Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Old Richmond Road in Mariannhill

A multi-vehicle collision on Old Richmond Road in the KwaNdengezi area of Mariannhill, west of Durban, left one person dead and more than 20 others injured on the morning of Friday, 14 August 2026.

The crash involved three vehicles: a truck, a fully loaded minibus taxi carrying passengers, and a bakkie with multiple occupants. Emergency services, including ALS Paramedics, responded to the scene. The taxi was reportedly travelling with people heading to work, while the truck was also en route to a workplace.

ALS Paramedics spokesperson Garrith Jamieson described the scene as chaotic, with several people trapped or seriously injured. One person, believed to be a male in his 30s, sustained fatal injuries at the scene. Other casualties suffered injuries ranging from moderate to critical.

The road was closed in both directions for several hours to allow emergency personnel to treat the injured, extricate those trapped, and enable authorities to investigate the cause of the collision. The exact circumstances of how the vehicles collided remain under investigation.

Initial reports from emergency responders on scene described a horrific multi-vehicle crash. Confirmed details later established one fatality and more than 20 people injured.

Motorists in the Mariannhill and surrounding areas were advised to avoid the location where possible and expect delays while the scene was cleared.