Earlier this morning IPSS S&R TONGAAT and other services recieved reports of a bus crash on the R102 near Maidstone Sugar Mill.
On arrival of emergency services it was established that a fully laden bus had veered off the Tongaat River Bridge on the R102.
Twelve people sustained serious injuries with some entrapped in the wreckage. The entrapped passengers were extricated by Tongaat Fire Department. They were then stabilised by paramedics on scene before being transported to hospital for further care they required.
A very difficult high angle Rescue mission was done by our IPSS Search and Rescue Members where 2 patients were taken up to the bridge with a high angle rope system and stokes basket.
Sadly three people were declared deceased on scene and their bodies were also recovered with the same high angle rope system and stokes basket.
Many thanks to members of IPSS Medical Rescue , IPSS Search and Rescue, SAPS Tongaat, Tongaat Fire Department, SAPS K9 Search and Rescue both umhlali and durban, Metro Police Search and Rescue, Metro police, RTI, KZN VIP Protection Services , RUSA, EMRS, F1 Towing, Bigshow Towing and IPSS S&R TONGAAT Volunteers. Thank you to the bystanders for their assistance on scene as well.
Our sincere condolences to the friends and family of the deceased.
IPSS S&R TONGAAT
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