Durban beaches

It has been reported by News24 that a freak wave at the eThekwini beach in Durban has left three people dead and 17 people taken to nearby hospitals.

Emergency Medical Services Robert Mckenzie says that all of the 17 people are in a critical and serious condition. [News24 ](https://www.news24.com/news24/southafrica/news/breaking-news-live-all-the-latest-news-alerts-from-across-south-africa-with-news24-20220601)that a freak wave at the eThekwini beach in Durban has left three people dead and 17 people taken to nearby hospitals. The 20 people suffered after a freak wave hit that swept them out to sea on Saturday.

A freak wave killed three swimmers, including one teenager, at a Durban beach on Saturday afternoon.

The emergency services said that they were afraid the death toll would rise. Robert Mckenzie, KwaZulu-Natal emergency services spokesman, said 17 people were seriously injured and were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment. Thirty-five lifeguards were involved in the "mass rescue effort" as paramedics attended to more than 100 people caught in the incident, according to a statement from eThekwini Municipality.

Official says at least 17 people were hospitalised and in critical condition following a huge wave at Durban beach.

The incident took place as Durban has gradually been reopening its beaches after closure due to high levels of E. A freak wave has killed three swimmers and injured many others at a popular beach in South Africa’s southeastern city of Durban, according to officials. Official says at least 17 people were hospitalised and in critical condition following a huge wave at Durban’s Bay of Plenty.

Three swimmers died and 17 others were seriously injured Saturday when a freak wave struck a popular beach in South Africa's southeastern city of Durban, ...

The incident occurred around 5 p.m. "There was a freak wave that washed some people to sea, three have drowned and 17 people have been taken to hospital," Robert McKenzie, spokesman of the KwaZulu-Natal provincial first responders services told AFP. Three swimmers died and 17 others were seriously injured Saturday when a freak wave struck a popular beach in South Africa's southeastern city of Durban, the emergency services said.

The eThekwini municipality has confirmed the drowning of three people, including a teenager at Durban north beach on Saturday.

According to Mi7 National Group, it is believed the families of the two friends were holidaying in the area when they were pulled by the current. "The municipality is saddened by the tragedy and sends condolences to the families of the deceased." "Despite the best efforts of the emergency response team, three people lost their lives while others were transported to hospital," said Mayisela.