JOZINI: A tragic incident on the N2 has resulted in the deaths of two individuals and left a child under one year old injured, following a collision involving a Volkswagen Polo and an articulated truck transporting Class 3 chemicals between the Jozini Turnoff and Mkuze Bridge.
The accident occurred when the Polo, heading from Mkuze towards Jozini, reportedly lost control, crossing into oncoming traffic and striking the truck head-on.
Both the male and female passengers in the Polo lost their lives in the accident.
A child, thought to be under one year of age, survived with injuries. The driver of the truck also sustained injuries in the crash.
Emergency response teams were quickly dispatched to the crash site, where they were joined by traffic officials and forensic investigators.
Due to the ongoing investigation, the affected section of the N2 has been closed to traffic. Authorities anticipate that it will take around three hours to complete the inquiry, during which a stop-and-go traffic control system is being implemented.
Motorists traveling between Empangeni, Pongola, and Jozini are advised to seek alternative routes while the N2 is closed.
Travelers moving from Empangeni towards Pongola or Jozini can utilize Ubombo Road from Mkuze to Jozini before returning to the N2.
Those heading from Pongola to Empangeni may take the route through Jozini and Ubombo Road to Mkuze, then reconnect with the N2.
The local municipality has expressed its condolences to the families affected by this tragedy.
Motorists are reminded to prioritize caution, show patience, and adhere to the directions provided by traffic officials as emergency and investigation efforts continue.
