The wave reportedly swept a group of beachgoers against the pier, emergency services said
South Africa’s coastal city of Durban has closed its North Beach after three people died when they were caught in a freak wave.South Africa’s coastal city of Durban has closed its North Beach after three people died when they were caught in a freak wave.Three people have died after they were hit by a large wave at a beach in South Africa’s coastal city of Durban on Sunday, emergency officials said.
The emergency medical services “responded to reports of a freak wave that swept a group of beachgoers against the pier causing multiple injuries” at North Beach, spokesperson Njabulo Dlungele said in a“Unfortunately three people, including a teenager, were declared deceased at the scene,” Dlungele added.
At least 17 people were also taken to various medical facilities for treatment after being injured by the wave which struck about 5pm. ‼️3 Confirmed Deceased After Mass Drowning - North Beach,Durban. EMS responded to reports of a freak wave that swept a group of beachgoers against the pier causing multiple injuries. Unfortunately 3 including a teenager was amongst those who were declared deceased at the scene💔
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