WATCH: Serious Collision Involving Three-Vehicles at Busy Verulam Intersection Causes Multiple Injuries

Verulam, KwaZulu-Natal – A collision involving three vehicles left three individuals injured on Saturday morning at the intersection of the R102 and Wick Street in Verulam, a town north of Durban in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province.

The incident occurred shortly before 8:20 a.m. when a blue Mitsubishi Colt bakkie, a silver Renault Triber, and a white Hyundai Getz were involved in the crash. Emergency responders, including members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) who happened to be passing by en route to another call, arrived promptly at the scene around 8:18 a.m. Metro Police officers also stopped to provide assistance.

According to reports, the driver of the Mitsubishi Colt bakkie and two occupants from the Renault Triber sustained injuries in the accident. All three were treated and stabilized at the site before being transported to a nearby hospital via ambulance for further medical care. No fatalities were reported, and the extent of the injuries has not been disclosed as severe or life-threatening at this time.

The exact sequence of events leading to the collision remains unclear, and authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause. Road safety experts often highlight intersections like this one on the R102 as high-risk areas due to heavy traffic and potential for driver error.

Local emergency services emphasized the importance of cautious driving, especially at busy crossroads, to prevent such incidents. Updates on the investigation will be provided as more information becomes available.