A collision involving three trucks took place on the N3 highway near Lynnfield Park in Pietermaritzburg on Monday, 16 February 2026, just after 8am.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find four people injured. One driver was trapped inside one of the trucks.
Firefighters and rescue teams used the Jaws of Life to free the entrapped driver. Advanced life support was provided on site, after which the driver was taken to hospital.
The other three injured people were treated at the scene and did not need hospital transport.
Paramedics also assisted a separate patient experiencing seizures, who was stabilised and transported to hospital.
Traffic on the N3 remains backed up in the area as a result of the crash.
Police Seek 28-Year-Old in Connection with Philippi East Shebeen Massacre
Cape Town – Western Cape Serious and Violent Crime detectives are appealing for public assistance to locate 28-year-old Lonwabo Steven Dyasi, who is wanted in connection with the murders of nine people and the attempted murder of one more in a shooting at a shebeen in Philippi East.
A warrant for Dyasi’s arrest has been issued following the incident at an unlicensed drinking spot in the Marikana informal settlement.
The attack took place in the early hours of 17 January 2026 when three armed men entered the premises shortly after midnight and opened fire on people inside.
Six victims died at the scene. Three others later succumbed to their injuries in hospital, bringing the death toll to nine. At least one person was seriously wounded but survived.
While Dyasi remains at large, police have arrested a 19-year-old suspect in Worcester. He faces nine counts of murder and one count of attempted murder and has appeared in the Athlone Magistrate’s Court.
Anyone with information that could lead to Dyasi’s arrest is urged to contact Detective Constable Sibusiso Manqindi on 072 980 2764 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
Fatal Rear-End Truck Collision Under Cradock Railway Bridge on N10 Claims One Life
Cradock, Eastern Cape – 16 February 2026
A rear-end collision between two heavy trucks on the N10 national road beneath the railway bridge in Cradock resulted in one fatality on the evening of Sunday, 15 February 2026.
The incident took place on the section of the N10 heading towards Middelburg. One truck struck the rear of the vehicle ahead while both were travelling under the railway overpass. The force of the impact caused one of the trucks to catch fire shortly afterwards, with thick smoke filling the area beneath the bridge.
Emergency services responded to the scene, where firefighters worked to contain the blaze amid the wreckage of the two articulated trucks. One person was confirmed dead as a result of the collision.
Traffic authorities reported that the road remained open in the immediate aftermath, though one lane was obstructed by the vehicles and debris. By early Monday morning, 16 February, updates confirmed that the N10 would be fully closed at the site to allow for thorough cleanup operations and the safe recovery of the trucks.
Motorists travelling in the Cradock area, particularly those using the route between Cradock and Middelburg, were advised to make use of alternative roads to avoid congestion and delays during the closure.
The N10 is a key national route through the Eastern Cape, frequently used by heavy freight vehicles. The railway bridge in Cradock serves as a prominent landmark along this corridor.
No further details on the identities of those involved or the precise circumstances leading to the collision have been released at this stage. Investigations by the relevant authorities are ongoing.
This article is based exclusively on verified reports from traffic services, emergency updates, and on-scene observations.
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Tragic High-Speed Crash on the N2 Near Shakas Head Leaves One Dead and One Seriously Injured
DURBAN, KwaZulu-Natal – February 14, 2026
Emergency services were called to the scene of a devastating high-speed collision on the N2 highway near Shakas Head in the early hours of Saturday morning.
The incident occurred just after midnight on February 14, 2026, when two vehicles travelling in the same direction collided with significant force. Both vehicles left the roadway following the impact, coming to rest off the carriageway.
Paramedics from IPSS Medical Rescue arrived swiftly at the location and immediately began treating the occupants.
One driver, who was behind the wheel of one of the vehicles, sustained fatal injuries in the crash. Despite all efforts, he was declared deceased at the scene.
The driver of the second vehicle suffered serious injuries. IPSS Medical Rescue paramedics provided advanced life support on site to stabilise the patient before transporting him by ambulance to a nearby hospital for urgent further medical care.
No further details regarding the identities of the drivers or the specific makes and models of the vehicles have been released at this time.
The exact circumstances leading to the collision remain under investigation by the relevant authorities.
This latest fatality on the N2 serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of high-speed travel on South Africa’s busy national routes, particularly during the early morning hours when visibility and fatigue can play a role.
IPSS Medical Rescue has expressed its deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
