TWO men were injured in a head-on collision at the John Ross Parkway and West Central Arterial intersection in Richards Bay at around 9.30am on Friday.
Both the Kia SUV and Nissan bakkie’s bonnets took most of the impact, with one driver suffering a fractured femur while the other sustained minor injuries.
There were no passengers in the vehicles.
I.C.E Medical Rescue rushed the SUV’s driver to Ngwelezane Hospital, while the bakkie’s owner was taken to Netcare The Bay Hospital for treatment.
The uMhlathuze Fire and Rescue Services and the Richards Bay SAPS attended the scene to manage the traffic flow on the busy parkway, clean up the roads and investigate the site.
A case of reckless and negligent driving was opened at the police station.
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What happened is very unfortunate but we need to be responsible on the roads to avoid accidents.
People must obey speed limits and always buckle up.