ResQ One

ResQ One None profit rescue service dedicated to strengthening emergency response in and around Mbombela.

ResQ One Operational Summary | 26–31 August 2026 Over the past week, ResQ One members responded to multiple incidents ac...
02/09/2026

ResQ One Operational Summary | 26–31 August 2026

Over the past week, ResQ One members responded to multiple incidents across the region, assisting with motor vehicle accidents, fire suppression, scene safety, and supporting other emergency services.

26/08/2026
📍 N4 – Schagen
ResQ One responded to reports of a collision involving a light motor vehicle and a truck. Upon locating the incident, members found it to be a single-vehicle accident. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported.

28/08/2026
📍 R40 – Between Mbombela and Barberton
ResQ One attended a serious motor vehicle collision involving a light motor vehicle and a truck. Tragically, the driver of the light motor vehicle lost their life.

Our deepest condolences go out to the family, friends, and loved ones affected by this tragic incident.

28/08/2026
📍 N4 – Mara
ResQ One attended a two-vehicle collision. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

28/08/2026
📍 Kaapsehoop Road
Members attended a heavy motor vehicle accident involving a truck that had overturned and come to rest on its side, resulting in the load being spilled. Fortunately, no major injuries were reported.

28/08/2026
📍 N4 – Between Kaapsehoop Turn-off and Elandshoek
While ResQ One members were attending to truck accident in the area, reports of a truck fire was received nearby. Members immediately responded and successfully extinguished the fire, preventing further damage and saving the trailer and its load.

31/08/2026
📍 R40 – University of Mpumalanga Turn-off
Members attended a collision involving two vehicles and multiple patients. ResQ One established and maintained scene safety while assisting the emergency services already on scene and remained until the incident was finalised by SAPS.

We extend our sincere appreciation to all emergency services, SAPS, private and provincial EMS, Fire Services, towing and recovery operators, and other responding agencies who continue to work alongside ResQ One.

Serving the Community. Supporting Emergency Services.

🌸🌱 Happy Spring from ResQ One! 🌱🌸 Wishing our community a beautiful season filled with new beginnings, warmer days and g...
01/09/2026

🌸🌱 Happy Spring from ResQ One! 🌱🌸

Wishing our community a beautiful season filled with new beginnings, warmer days and good times with family and friends. As we welcome Spring, remember to stay fire-aware and safe on our roads.

ResQ One Operational Summary, 27 August 2026 📍 R38 - Approximately 40 km from Barberton towards BadplaasResQ One respond...
27/08/2026

ResQ One Operational Summary, 27 August 2026

📍 R38 - Approximately 40 km from Barberton towards Badplaas

ResQ One responded to a serious heavy motor vehicle accident involving a truck, with reports of an occupant trapped inside the vehicle.

Upon arrival, our members assessed the scene and immediately began working to make the vehicle and surrounding area safe for rescue operations to commence. Due to slippery conditions created by the trucks load, Large quantities of macadamia nuts had to be cleared from around the vehicle to create safe access to the trapped occupant, while the truck was stabilised against the embankment.

Our team successfully extricated the first trapped occupant, allowing paramedics access to the patient.

As the rescue operation continued, a second trapped occupant was located beneath the weight of the macadamia nuts and the truck cab, requiring the whole cab of the truck to be lifted. ResQ One members continued clearing the area creating safe access to the second occupant.

Once the heavy vehicle recovery team from Vanwettens arrived, Barberton Fire Services lead the second extrication, the truck cab was lifted, allowing rescue operations to continue. ResQ One members remained on scene and assisted with the extrication of the second trapped occupant.

Tragically, both occupants were deceased.

Our deepest condolences go out to the families, friends, and loved ones affected by this tragic incident.

We would like to acknowledge the efforts of all emergency services and support teams involved and all other personnel who worked together during this challenging rescue operation.

ResQ One - Serving the Community. Supporting Emergency Services.

ResQ One Operational Summary | 14–21 August 2026Over the past week, ResQ One members responded to multiple incidents acr...
21/08/2026

ResQ One Operational Summary | 14–21 August 2026

Over the past week, ResQ One members responded to multiple incidents across the region, assisting with scene safety, vehicle stabilisation, roadway clean-up, and supporting other emergency services.

14/08/2026 – 22:45
📍 R104 – Between Mataffin Intersection and City Bug Intersection
Members attended an incident where a person had fallen from a moving vehicle. ResQ One assisted with scene safety while other emergency services attended to the incident.

15/08/2026 – 16:32
📍 Kamagugu Road – Near Church on the Hill
ResQ One responded to a two-vehicle collision. One of the vehicles reportedly left the scene before emergency services arrived. Members assisted with scene safety.

16/08/2026 – 12:37
📍 R40 / R104 Intersection
Members assisted at a two-vehicle collision, establishing scene safety and creating a safe working environment for other emergency services.

16/08/2026 – 15:38
📍 R40 – Near Coastal Hire
ResQ One responded to a serious motorcycle accident. Tragically, the rider passed away as a result of the incident. Members assisted with scene safety and roadway clean-up.

Our thoughts and condolences are with the rider's family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time.

18/08/2026 16:43
📍Kamagugu road

Accident involving two vehicle ResQ One assisted with scene safety and clean up.

18/08/2026 – 18:35
📍 White River & R40 near Kiaat Hospital
ResQ One members attended two separate accidents, one in White River and another on the R40 near Kiaat Hospital. Members assisted with scene safety at both incidents.

19/08/2026 – 18:06
R40 Bosch street

Members assistef with scene safety and clean up.

21/08/2026 – 18:16
📍 Mosterd & Britz Street
Members attended a collision involving a bakkie and an ambulance. ResQ One assisted with scene safety, vehicle stabilisation, and roadway clean-up.

We extend our sincere appreciation to all emergency services, SAPS, EMS, Fire Services, towing and recovery operators, and other responding agencies who continue to work alongside us.

Serving the Community. Supporting Emergency Services.

ResQ One Operational Summary | 07–10 August 2026 Over the past few days, ResQ One members responded to multiple incident...
12/08/2026

ResQ One Operational Summary | 07–10 August 2026

Over the past few days, ResQ One members responded to multiple incidents across the Mbombela area, assisting with vehicle extrication, scene safety, roadway clean-up, fire suppression, and supporting other emergency services.

07/08/2026 – 19:06
📍 N4 Gorge
Members attended a collision involving two heavy motor vehicles. One patient was trapped inside a truck. ResQ One members assisted paramedics with the extrication of the patient from the vehicle.

07/08/2026 – 23:48
📍 Plaston Road
ResQ One attended a two-vehicle collision, assisting with scene safety and roadway clean-up.

10/08/2026 – 18:11
📍 Kamagugu Road
Members attended a two-vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. ResQ One assisted with scene safety and roadway clean-up.

10/08/2026 – 14:41
📍 Stonehenge
While in the area, one of our members noticed heavy smoke coming from a residential area and proceeded to investigate.

Upon arrival, additional resources were requested and two further ResQ One vehicles were activated. Members worked to extinguish the fire and ensure the safety of nearby homes and residents.

10/08/2026 – 21:24
📍 N4 – Schagen
ResQ One was activated for a single-vehicle collision involving a vehicle that had overturned. Members assisted with scene safety while other emergency services attended to the incident.

We extend our sincere appreciation to all emergency services, SAPS, Municipal Fire Services, EMS, towing and recovery operators, and other responding agencies for their continued cooperation and teamwork.

Serving the Community. Supporting Emergency Services.

💐 Happy Woman's Day💐
09/08/2026

💐 Happy Woman's Day💐

ResQ One Operational Summary | 03–05 August 2026 Over the past few days, ResQ One members responded to a number of motor...
07/08/2026

ResQ One Operational Summary | 03–05 August 2026

Over the past few days, ResQ One members responded to a number of motor vehicle accidents and vegetation fires across the Mbombela area, continuing to support emergency services and help keep our roads and communities safe.

03/08/2026 – 00:31
📍 R40 / R37 Intersection
Members responded to a single-vehicle rollover, assisting with scene safety and roadway clean-up.

03/08/2026 – 16:41
📍 R104 / Old Pretoria Road Intersection
ResQ One attended a two-vehicle collision, providing scene safety while emergency personnel attended to the incident.

03/08/2026 – 17:36
📍 R40 Nova Board Intersection
Members responded to a collision involving a light motor vehicle and a truck, assisting with scene safety.

03/08/2026 – 16:44
📍 R40 near Kiaat Hospital
ResQ One assisted Nelspruit Fire Department by monitoring and supporting firefighting operations during a vegetation fire.

03/08/2026 – 17:44
📍 Corner of the R40 and Plaston Road
Members responded to a brush fire threatening nearby structures. The fire was successfully extinguished, and crews remained on scene to monitor the area and ensure it was safe.

03/08/2026 – 21:08
📍 N4 – Valencia Link
ResQ One responded to reports of an overturned heavy motor vehicle. On arrival, members implemented a stop-and-go traffic system to ensure the safety of road users until TRACN4 arrived and assumed traffic management.

05/08/2026 – 17:25
📍 N4 Cairn Turn-off
Members responded to a brush fire alongside the N4. Using a controlled back burn, the team successfully prevented the fire from spreading further along the roadway.

We extend our sincere thanks to TRACN4, Nelspruit Fire Department, SAPS, EMS, towing and recovery operators, and all emergency responders for their continued teamwork and dedication.

Serving the Community. Supporting Emergency Services.

🚨 ResQ One Operational Summary | 27–31 July 2026 🚨Over the past week, ResQ One members remained actively deployed across...
04/08/2026

🚨 ResQ One Operational Summary | 27–31 July 2026 🚨

Over the past week, ResQ One members remained actively deployed across the Mbombela area, responding to multiple motor vehicle accidents and vegetation fires while working alongside other emergency service to ensure the safety of our community.

27/07/2026 – 13:25
📍 N4 near UMP
ResQ One responded to reports of a brush fire along the N4 and assisted in extinguishing the fire before it could spread further.

27/07/2026 – 16:37
📍 Kamagugu Road / Friedenheim Road T-Junction
Members attended a two-vehicle collision, assisting with scene safety and roadway clean-up alongside Municipal Fire Services.

28/07/2026 – 18:00
📍 R40 Entrance 49
ResQ One responded to a reported single-vehicle rollover. On arrival, members established scene safety while other emergency services attended to the incident.

28/07/2026 – 22:44
📍 R37 near a substation
Members responded to reports of a brush fire and successfully extinguished the blaze before it could spread to nearby power lines and the substation boundary.

30/07/2026 – 15:17
📍 R37 near the Fresh Produce Market
ResQ One's ER2 response vehicle investigated reports of a brush fire. On arrival, members confirmed the fire and successfully extinguished it.

30/07/2026 – 16:06
📍 R104 Sasol Intersection (towards Valencia)
Members attended a collision involving four vehicles and one bus. ResQ One established scene safety to allow emergency personnel to work safely and assisted with the clean-up of the roadway.

31/07/2026 – 21:08
📍 N4 near Alkmaar
ResQ One responded to a collision involving a truck and a bakkie, establishing scene safety and supporting other emergency services. During the incident, a secondary collision occurred when a taxi attempted to overtake stationary traffic using the road shoulder. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

31/07/2026 – 23:37
📍 N4 near Kwanyoni Lodge
Members attended a three-vehicle collision after one vehicle failed to slow for traffic ahead. ResQ One assisted with scene safety and roadway clean-up.

We extend our sincere appreciation to SAPS, Municipal Fire Services, EMS, TRACN4, towing and recovery operators, and all emergency responders who continue to work together to protect our communities.

Serving the Community. Supporting Emergency Services.

ResQ One Operational Summary | 23–26 July 2026 Over the past few days, ResQ One members responded to several incidents a...
27/07/2026

ResQ One Operational Summary | 23–26 July 2026

Over the past few days, ResQ One members responded to several incidents across the Mbombela area, working alongside our emergency service partners to provide scene safety, fire suppression, traffic control, and support during challenging operations.

23/07/2026
📍 N4 between Schagen and Sudwala
ResQ One responded to a serious collision involving a truck and two minibus taxis. Upon arrival, one of the taxis was engulfed in flames. Members immediately extinguished the fire and continued cooling the vehicle until Municipal Fire Services arrived and assumed firefighting operations.

Tragically, four people lost their lives in this incident. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with the families, friends, and loved ones affected during this difficult time.

24/07/2026 – 21:23
📍 R40 – UMP Turn-off
Members responded to a two-vehicle collision, assisting with scene safety and roadway clean-up to ensure the area was made safe for motorists.

25/07/2026 – 19:06
📍 R40 – Glenwood Turn-off
ResQ One attended a two-vehicle collision, providing scene safety and support to the responding emergency services.

26/07/2026 – 00:15
📍 Mataffin near Halls Gateway
Members responded to a single motor vehicle accident, assisting with scene safety while towing services safely recovered the vehicle.

26/07/2026 – 18:03
📍 Kanyamazane Road (MRTT)
ResQ One responded to a request for assistance after a secondary collision occurred while emergency services were already attending another accident. Members established scene safety, disconnected vehicle batteries to eliminate potential fire hazards, assisted with traffic control, and carried out roadway clean-up to restore safe traffic flow.

We extend our sincere appreciation to SAPS, Municipal Fire Services, Private and provincial EMS, TRACN4, towing and recovery operators, and all emergency responders who worked together throughout these incidents.

Serving the Community. Supporting Emergency Services.

🚨 ResQ One Operational Summary | 15–19 July 2026 Over the past week, ResQ One members responded to multiple incidents ac...
20/07/2026

🚨 ResQ One Operational Summary | 15–19 July 2026

Over the past week, ResQ One members responded to multiple incidents across the Mbombela area, including motor vehicle accidents, pedestrian collisions, vegetation fires, and providing support to partner emergency services.

15/07/2026 – 16:40
📍 N4 Mashishing Off-Ramp
ResQ One members assisted alongside TRACN4 teams in containing a brush fire along the N4, helping to prevent it from spreading and ensuring the safety of road users.

15/07/2026 – 18:06
📍 R40 / Enos Mabuza Intersection
Members responded to a two-vehicle collision and assisted with scene safety until the incident was brought under control.

16/07/2026 – 12:43
📍 R37 On-Ramp to the N4
Members worked alongside TRACN4 teams to monitor and contain a roadside brush fire, ensuring the safety of motorists.

16/07/2026 – 17:59
📍 N4
While conducting a routine patrol, one of our members identified a brush fire alongside the roadway. Additional members were dispatched, and the fire was successfully contained before it could spread further.

17/07/2026 – 18:45
📍 Hilltop Pass, R40
ResQ One attended a single minibus taxi accident that resulted in multiple injuries and, tragically, loss of life. Our members assisted with basic vehicle stabilisation, scene safety, and support to other responding emergency services.

Our sincere condolences go out to the families, friends, and everyone affected by this tragic incident.

18/07/2026 – 10:57
📍 R40 Bosch Street Off-Ramp (towards Mbombela)
Members attended a single-vehicle collision where a vehicle struck a rock. ResQ One assisted with scene safety and roadway clean-up.

18/07/2026 – 20:22
📍 N4 / R37 Intersection
Members responded to a motor vehicle accident and assisted with scene safety and scene clean-up.

19/07/2026 – 18:10
📍 R104 (Citybug)
ResQ One assisted with scene safety following a pedestrian collision involving a taxi.

We extend our sincere appreciation to TRACN4, SAPS, Traffic services, Municipal Fire Services, Private and Government EMS, towing and recovery operators, and all emergency personnel.

Serving the Community. Supporting Emergency Services.

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