Durban – A tragic collision early this morning involving a minibus taxi on the southbound N2, just before the Spaghetti Junction in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, has resulted in the loss of two lives.

At approximately 6 am on Monday, 30 December 2024, ALS Paramedics Medical Services received notifications regarding the minibus taxi accident on the N2 southbound, before reaching the Spaghetti Junction.

“A number of people were being attended to at the scene; sadly, two individuals were declared dead at the location,” reported ALS Paramedics.

At least 21 passengers from the minibus taxi were treated at the scene.

Shortly before 6 am today, ALS paramedics were dispatched to address the devastating minibus taxi accident on the N2 southbound, prior to the Spaghetti Junction.

Multiple ambulances along with Advanced Life Support Paramedics were deployed to the area.

“The initial caller reported that many casualties sustained injuries,” stated ALS Paramedics Medical Services Spokesperson Garrith Jamieson.

Upon their arrival, paramedics found that a minibus taxi carrying about 23 passengers had lost control, collided with a barrier, and rolled over several times, resulting in many occupants being ejected.

Jamieson indicated that paramedics swiftly requested additional support and began a triage process.

Paramedics from various ambulance services assessed and treated 21 patients with injuries that varied from moderate to critical before transferring them to different hospitals in Durban for further care.

“Unfortunately, two men, believed to be in their 30s and 40s, suffered life-threatening injuries, and despite the best efforts of paramedics, they could not be saved; they were pronounced dead at the scene,” Jamieson noted.

“The N2 is currently closed in both directions as emergency personnel continue their operations, and this situation is anticipated to persist for an extended period.”

“The exact circumstances surrounding the collision are still under investigation, but all relevant authorities are currently on-site conducting a comprehensive inquiry.”