Durban – A man died after allegedly jumping from the N2 bridge at the Umgeni Interchange on Saturday afternoon, 20 September 2025.
According to KZNVIP, their Control Centre received “multiple reports via social media” just after 12h30 about a possible suicide incident on the bridge connecting the N2 and Umgeni Road.
“KZNVIP Tactical Officers and Medical Teams were immediately dispatched,” the organisation said in a statement, according to Arrive Alive.
Upon arrival, KZNVIP officers were told by members of the public that a black TSI VW Polo had pulled over near the bridge. “A male exited the vehicle before climbing onto the ledge,” said a KZNVIP spokesperson.
He decided to park his car and jumped off the bridge just to kill himself. pic.twitter.com/s9AXV9fza4
— Mlungisi Ntshangase (@Mlu___N2) September 21, 2025
“Moments later, the individual jumped off as per witnesses who attempted to stop him.”
Paramedics assessed the man but found no signs of life. “Sadly, he was declared deceased at the scene,” KZNVIP confirmed.
The victim’s identity could not immediately be established, as no wallet or form of identification was found at the scene.
SAPS later arrived and took over the matter for further investigation. “The exact circumstances and motive cannot be confirmed at this stage,” KZNVIP said.
Police have urged anyone with information about the incident or the victim’s identity to contact their nearest police station.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
