11 people have perished in an accident involving a truck and a minibus taxi in Isiphingo: Duma is rushing to the scene of the accident from Pietemaritzburg
Media and Public Statement by the MEC for Transport and Human Settlements Siboniso Duma
M35, Isiphingo: I am currently making my way to the scene of a horrific accident involving a truck and a minibus taxi in Lotus Park, Isiphingo.
According to a preliminary report from our dedicated team from Road Traffic Inspectorate, unfortunately 11 people, including a learner, have died in this horrific accident.
Six other people were seriously injured and have been taken to the nearest hospital.
This accident has occured after we recorded a historic 18% decrease in fatalities during the festive season.
We wish to extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims.
I have assigned a team from my office to locate the families of the victims. We will do everything in our power to ensure that they receive the necessary…
