1 Killed and Several Injured in Pinetown Head-On Collision Between Multiple Vehicles
- A little girl was the only victim of a head-on collision that occurred near Trafford Road in Pinetown, Durban
- Two vehicles collided with each other, and one of the vehicles was occupied by a family of four, many of whom were badly injured
- While those who were injured were rushed to the hospital, the little girl unfortunately did not make it due to her injuries
- Briefly News spoke to Arrive Alive CEO Advocate Johan Jonck about accidents in the country
For seven years, Tebogo Mokwena, Briefly News’ Deputy Head of Current Affairs, South Africa, covered a range of topics, including accidents, fires, outbreaks, nature, weather, and natural disaster-related incidents, at Daily Sun and Vutivi Business News.
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PINETOWN, KWAZULU-NATAL — A little girl died and four others were badly injured in a head-on collision between two vehicles in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, on 15 October 2025.
According to SABC News, one of the vehicles included a family of four, who were trapped in the vehicle by the accident. Three of the family members were rushed to the hospital. The youngest child, a four-year-old, was declared dead on the scene.
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The accident happened on Tichmond Road near Trafford Road in the Westmead area of Pinetown. The Fire Department was dispatched to assist. They used the jaws of life and other hydraulic equipment to extract the family members.
Briefly News speaks to an expert
Speaking to Briefly News, Arrive Alive CEO Johan Jonck discussed the indicators that suggest accidents are decreasing in the country.
He said the indicators would include a reduction in road deaths and injuries, and more kindness in sharing of roads, respect for the rules of the road, and respect for those who enforce the regulations of the road.
Briefly News stories about recent accidents
At least 43 people died when a bus allegedly carrying 90 people from Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, to Zimbabwe overturned on the N1 in Limpopo on 12 October 2025. The accident occurred when the bus overturned and rolled down an embankment near Ingwe Lodge between Musina and Louis Trichardt. The survivors were rushed to nearby hospitals.
Two people, including a paramedic and a patient, were killed when an ambulance crashed on the R392 on 13 October 2025. The ambulance was reportedly on its way to Dordrecht when one of the paramedics who drove the ambulance lost control of the vehicle. A patient and one of the paramedics died in the accident.
A truck overturned on the N1 in Limpopo on 15 October 2025, metres away from the site where the horrific accident involving the bus occurred. The truck was transporting cement when it crashed into a barrier. No fatalities were reported in the incident, and no injuries were reported.
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What did South Africans say?
Netizens commenting on Facebook shared their opinions on the accidents.
Sinelizwi Mzimba said:
"South Africa's aviation traffic is, according to the world standard, considered to be one of the safest spaces, hence accidents rarely happen, but lately there have been too many accidents."
Sharon Keevey was worried:
"How many aircraft have crashed in Natal lately?"
Terry T'Boss Mhukahuru Mudzeng said:
"May the souls of the departed rest in peace."
Kwanele Magwa Meke said:
"Pilots are battling with witches up in the sky."
Ubhuti Wakwa Dlamini said:
"Condolences to the affected families."
13 Killed in Limpopo accident
In a related article, Briefly News reported that a deadly accident on the R81 in Limpopo claimed 13 lives on 29 September 2025. A truck and a taxi were involved in the crash.
The taxi was carrying churchgoers on their way from a church service in Solomondale. The taxi was trapped between two trucks, and the taxi's passengers all died.
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