Driver fleeing the scene after collision on Witkoppen Road, Paulshof
05 September 2016 | Road Safety in the Media
In the early hours of Saturday morning EMER-G-MED's A01 responded to reports of a serious collision on Witkoppen Road, closest corner Estelle Road, in Paulshof.
On arrival paramedics were informed by witnesses that the SUV had lost control at a high-speed while coming around the corner - the vehicle spun out, veered off the road and up an embankment, colliding with a concrete wall and ending up back on the roadway. The driver then fled the scene.
The front seat passenger sustained serious injuries a.d was transported to a nearby trauma centre for further management. Fortunately the second passenger was uninjured.
28 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has called on motorists across the country to prepare adequately for the upcoming festive season by ensuring that their vehicles are roadworthy and that all driving and vehicle documentation are valid and up to date.
A total of 2,248,795 vehicle licence
28 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
With fuel now above R30 a litre inland, taking care of the tyres beneath your car could help you avoid unnecessary costs
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28 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
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28 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
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- Southern Freeway: Both directions, from Victoria Embankment to Quality Street Bridge.
- Booth Road: Cato Manor.
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28 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
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The
27 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
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27 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
A building fire is reported on North Coast Road, just after Redhill, travelling towards Durban CBD.
Durban Metro Fire Services and Durban Metro Police Service are currently on the scene attending to the incident and managing traffic.
Motorists are urged to approach the area with caution, reduce
27 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
This afternoon at approximately 12pm, KwaZulu Private Ambulance responded to the R61 near Mtamvuna river for report of a serious collision.
When emergency teams arrived on scene, they found that a bakkie had lost control and overturned multiple times, leaving the road and coming to a stop against
27 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
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Emergency services and road incident management