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Plane crash-lands at Durban golf course

17 October 2024 - 13:23 By TIMESLIVE
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A light aircraft crash-landed on a Durban golf course due to windy conditions. Durban Metro Police Service Search and Rescue unit quickly responded.
A light aircraft crash-landed on a Durban golf course due to windy conditions. Durban Metro Police Service Search and Rescue unit quickly responded.
Image: Brad Isaacson via Durban Metro Police Service Facebook

A light aircraft made an emergency landing at Beachwood golf course in Durban North on Thursday.

Advanced Life Support paramedics spokesperson Garrith Jamieson said paramedics were en route to the crash site. 

“Initial reports are the pilot sustained injuries.”

This is a developing story. 

TimesLIVE

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