2 Die in Durban CBD Crash As Light Motor Vehicle Collides With Truck, Leaving Victims Trapped
- A collision between a truck and a light motor vehicle left two people dead in the Durban Central Business District (CBD)
- Paramedics arrived at the scene of the accident just after 5.30 am on Friday, 31 October 2025
- Investigations have been launched into the accident, which left the passenger and driver dead
- Briefly News asked Arrive Alive founder and CEO Johan Jonck what he believes are the main factors behind the recent increase in road accidents across South Africa
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Briefly News journalist Byron Pillay has dedicated a decade to reporting on the South African political landscape, crime, and social issues. He spent 10 years working for the Northern Natal Courier before transitioning to online journalism.
KWAZULU-NATAL – Two people have been tragically killed after a collision involving a truck and a light motor vehicle in the Durban Central Business District (CBD).
Paramedics arrived at the scene of the accident just after 5.30 am on Friday, 31 October 2025, to find that a light motor vehicle had crashed into a truck. The collision occurred at the corner of Anton Lembede and Stalwart Simelane Streets.
Passengers trapped in the wreckage
According to a statement by ALS Paramedics Spokesperson, Garrith Jamieson, paramedics arrived on scene to find that the vehicle had T-boned the truck, ending up underneath it.
The driver and a passenger were severely entrapped in the wreckage, and the eThekwini Fire Department was called out to assist in recovery efforts.
“They had sustained major injuries and were declared deceased at the scene,” Jamieson said.
Investigations into the accident continue.
Briefly News spoke to Arrive Alive founder and CEO Johan Jonck about the recent rise in road accidents across South Africa. He shared his insights with Justin Williams on the main factors contributing to this increase.
"Human error remains the largest contributor to road crashes, while vehicle and environmental factors play a much smaller role."
South Africans react to the fatal accident
Social media users weighed in on the accident, with many questioning the speed that the car was going, and whether the driver skipped a robot.
Vishal Garib stated:
“When approaching any intersections, we have to reduce speed. Our foot should be on the brake, instead of the accelerator. More importantly, with great speed comes great responsibility.”
Trevor Leon added:
“Drive slowly. Observe the two-second following distance rule. Stop at red robots. It’s not rocket science.”
Lenie Venter claimed:
“Skipping red robots is common practice in Durban, no matter the time of day.”
Sithembiso Nxele recalled:
“I passed here and wondered what speed he was doing. The entire engine came out and was on the other side of the truck.”
Pierre Oberholzer urged:
"It’s a sad thing to see. Condolences to the families of those involved. People stop driving like you are Max Verstappen in Monza. Other people are driving on the roads, it’s a public road!! Go to a race track or drag strip if you wanna put pedal to the metal and thrill for your gas!! Don’t be foolish to prove what?? And lose your life or someone else’s? Stay safe!
Sbo Ncwane said:
"It must have been high speed and crossing the red traffic light. Motorists never learn, especially in Durban. I have seen stuff like this happen from time to time."
Other fatal accidents in KZN
Briefly News reported that there have been several fatal accidents in the province in recent months.
- On 30 August 2025, one person was killed in a horrific collision on the N2 in Zinkwazi.
- A month later, a head-on collision in Pinetown claimed one life and left two others seriously injured.
- On 16 October 2025, a little girl was the only victim of a head-on collision that also occurred in Pinetown.
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