A 37-year-old social worker has died after a tree fell onto her car in Knysna’s main street on Wednesday morning.
According to police spokesperson Chris Spies, the woman’s body was removed from the vehicle at around 11:00.
Emergency services were dispatched to the scene, outside the Knysna police station, at approximately 07:50.
The incident comes as severe weather continues to batter the area.
More than 100mm of rain has been recorded over the past 24 hours, accompanied by gale-force winds. The storm has caused widespread damage, including fallen trees, power outages and flooding.
Authorities have urged residents to exercise caution as dangerous conditions persist.
According to police spokesperson Chris Spies, the woman’s body was removed from the vehicle at around 11:00.
Emergency services were dispatched to the scene, outside the Knysna police station, at approximately 07:50.
The incident comes as severe weather continues to batter the area.
More than 100mm of rain has been recorded over the past 24 hours, accompanied by gale-force winds. The storm has caused widespread damage, including fallen trees, power outages and flooding.
Authorities have urged residents to exercise caution as dangerous conditions persist.