12-Year-Old Girl Dies In Mt. Edgecombe Crash After Car Hits Concrete Barrier

A 12-year-old girl lost her life in a devastating accident in Mt. Edgecombe, KwaZulu-Natal, on Tuesday morning. The crash happened near the N2 south on-ramp when a grey Kia Sportage, carrying a family of four, slammed into a concrete barrier.

Motorists who witnessed the incident alerted the Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) Phoenix Operations Centre at around 08:34. Emergency teams, including private paramedics, responded swiftly to the scene.

12-Year-Old Girl Death: Driver Swerved to Avoid Obstacle Before Crash

According to reports, the driver tried to avoid a metal drum filled with soil that had been placed on the yellow line. An attempt was made to stop the vehicle, but with another car on the right-hand side, swerving safely became impossible.

The impact with the concrete barrier left the family’s vehicle severely damaged. The driver, his wife, and one child survived with minor injuries.

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Despite the rapid response from paramedics, the 12-year-old girl suffered fatal injuries and was declared deceased at the scene.

RUSA confirmed that the crash investigation is ongoing, while condolences continue to pour in for the grieving family.

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