WATCH: Man drags woman to safety after Ulundi FIREBALL crash

A fireball erupted on a major road through Ulundi this morning, following a devastating crash. But one civilian went into full hero mode...

Sep 19, 2022 - 15:18
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WATCH: Man drags woman to safety after Ulundi FIREBALL crash

Scenes of an extraordinary and shocking nature have reached us from Ulundi in KZN, after a truck slammed into ANOTHER crashed vehicle on Monday. The smash-up caused an almighty fireball to erupt – but miraculously, no deaths have been reported in the secondary crash.

Ulundi crash causes DEVASTATION

That’s thanks in part to one mysterious man, who could be seen dragging a woman to safety before going back to assist another passenger. The nasty accident took place where the R34 meets the R66, between Ulundi and Vryheid. The road has been closed in both directions.

After a truck had overturned earlier this morning, a second HGV ploughed through the crash site. Debris went flying as flames engulfed the road, catching several other vehicles in the carnage. A desperate scramble for safety ensued, but some were in dire need of assitance.

Step forward this unidentified hero. He was seen jinking his way through the inferno, before pulling open a passenger door. He helps a woman climb out of her crumpled motor, as she dashes towards safety. The man then returns to help another person, only for the video to end.

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The R34/R66 is closed in both directions between Ulundi and Vryheid – Photo: Twitter

Latest traffic news and updates from KZN, Monday 19 September

Although there have been conflicting reports about whether this crash was fatal or not, KZN EMS issued a statement within the last hour, claiming that all involved had ‘miraculously survived’. However, this information *could* change later in the day.

“This morning there has been another serious crash. This time on the R66/R34 near Ulundi in Northern KZN. There was an initial crash involving a truck that had overturned. A secondary crash then occurred when a truck crashed into this scene.” 

“Two people were injured but amazingly no fatalities. Four vehicles were left burning. [6 Vehicles (SUV, bakkie, 4 trucks) involved.  4 vehicles caught alight after the secondary crash.” | KZN EMS

WATCH: Hero rescues passenger in Ulundi fireball crash