A school pupil died on the R102 near Cornubia, north of Durban,after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the road this morning. Emergency responders found the child with severe injuries and confirmed the death on the scene. Authorities have urged motorists in the area to exercise caution as investigations continue.

In a separate crash near Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal a motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a truck close to the R102 traffic circle at Empangeni Rail. Paramedics declared the rider dead on arrival. Local reports note increased traffic pressure on the route following recent rain, and police are looking into the circumstances of both incidents.