Train derailed in Cato Ridge
10 May 2024 | From Arrive Alive
Train number 1076 EMU number 156, leading coach (Cato Ridge side) lying on the side and second coach first bogie derailed and the other coaches are fine.
Train number 6202 empty cement trucks, last wagon of the detached load on Cato Ridge side derailed, six wagons that were left behind three of those wagons derailed.
The expected time of recovery completion is Sunday provided crane is on site within 24 hours thereafter the recovery of infrastructure will resume.
Immediate cause of the accident is improper communication between the TFR TCO & TFR Signal Technician.
Train 6202 intended route was to proceed on number one line but it ended up on number two lline.
Train 1076 intended route was to proceed on number two line.
Both trains were in motion when the incident happened.
28 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
Emergency services responded to the scene of a head-on crash collision on the R27 near Koeberg Power Station.
Sadly 3 fatalities
Taurus Medical / Lima Charlie1
Why do we have so many head-on crashes and how can we prevent them? https://t.co/3Nry7CIZbX #ArriveAlive #DistractedDriving #DriverTiredness
28 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
Just after 3pm on Monday afternoon ALS Paramedics responded to numerous calls of a shooting incident on the R603 near Adam's Mission and Illovu South of Durban.
Paramedics arrived on the scene to find a shooting incident had occurred on the R603 when it is alleged that a family vehicle had broken
28 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
An elderly couple and their grandchild sustained moderate injuries this afternoon when their vehicle overturned after striking a pothole on the R102 near Glen Anil.
According to reports, the vehicle hit a pothole, causing the driver to lose control and the car to overturn. Several concerned motorists
28 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
A family of three has been shot in Illovu on the KZN South Coast.
The father and son have passed away. Paramedics are treating the mother.
They were attacked while waiting for their car to be repaired, after it broke down in the area.
Police are searching for the gunmen.
Source: X - @DasenThathiah
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28 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
KZN VIP Emergency services responded to a serious motor vehicle collision on the M4 Ruth First Highway before the Virginia offramp, which left five female occupants with serious injuries.
At approximately 23h45pm, the KZNVIP Emergency Control Centre received multiple reports of a high-impact collision
28 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety is cracking down on reckless driving! Recent arrests include 2 drivers who sped at 198km/h and 199km/h in a 120km/h zone on the N1 near Bela-Bela.
Speeding is a leading cause of road fatalities. Let's work together to make our roads safer!
28 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
On Saturday, 26 April 2025, the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Tshwane continued with their disruptive crime prevention operations by conducted Operation Shanela in the precincts of Atteridgeville and Erasmia.
Under the command of Major-General Samuel Thine, District Commissioner of Tshwane,
28 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
In the early hours of Sunday morning, Mi7’s Emergency Medical Services responded to a devastating single-vehicle accident on Eddie Hagen Drive in Cato Ridge.
An ambulance based at Hibiscus Hospital Cato Ridge, together with an Advanced Life Support (ALS) rapid response vehicle, was immediately
28 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
Mi7’s Emergency Medical Services attended a tragic scene in Edendale yesterday evening, where a tanker truck transporting drinking water lost control, veered off the roadway, and collided with two residential homes.
Upon arrival, Mi7 EMS crews found widespread devastation. Other emergency service
28 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
Location: Beyers Naudé Drive, between CR Swart and Duiker Avenue, Randpark Ridge
An ECSA member received an alert for a motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival, it was established that a single vehicle was involved. Our members immediately assisted with securing the scene to ensure the safety
27 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
The Tokai fire area has been divided into five to maximise our capacity and ‘surround’ the fire taking into account the wind speed and direction.
As a precautionary measure DRM assisted with the evacuation of 198 households from the Noordhoek Manor, including 48 frail care residents.
The
28 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House: We wish to express our deepest condolences to Inkosi Mabhudi Tembe and the entire Tembe Royal Family following a horrific accident that resulted in the death of his late brother’s elder son.
Prince Mxolisi Siboniso Tembe (41) died instantly with his friend
27 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
Speaker notes for the National Commissioner of the South African Police Service, General Fannie Masemola Sunday, 27 April 2025 - Meet investigating team and families of three missing constables
2025/04/27
Ladies and gentlemen,
I often say good afternoon, but in reality it is not a good afternoon
27 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
A silver Hyundai Grand i10 with registration plates BD80RH-ZN that was reported Hijacked at 14:31 was recovered by Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) at 14:37 (Sunday).
The RUSA Operations Center in Phoenix - KZN received the call for assistance from the 31-year-old driver of Bolt Services
27 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
We're battling the Tokai mountain fire with all hands on deck! Over 90 firefighters are working tirelessly across 5 fronts:
- Noordhoek
- Steenberg Estate
- Ou Kaapse Weg
- Clovelly
- Noordhoek
Our resources include:
- 12 major pumper fire engines
- 5 Strike Teams
- 5 water tankers
27 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
Emergency services responded to the scene where three vehicles collided on Jan Smuts Drive and Blomvlei Road, Pinati
6 Patients with minor to moderate injuries.
Lima Charlie 1
27 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
Severe Head-On Collision on M41 Leaves Driver Critically Injured During Early Hours Of Sunday Morning
A serious head on collision occurred just after midnight on the M41 near the Cornubia Mall onramp, in the direction of Gateway, leaving one driver critically injured and severely entrapped in his
27 Apr 2025 | From Arrive Alive
An additional six (6) drivers in Limpopo for attempted bribery are behind bars. A 33 year old male suspect was arrested for allegedly offering an Officer Two hundred Rands, in order to convince him to omit effecting a drunk and driving arrest against him, he was arrested and detained at Mahwelereng SAPS.
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