NATIONAL NEWS - Eleven people were killed and 12 injured in the horrific KZN accident on the R612 near Ixopo in KwaZulu-Natal Midlands shortly after 08:30 this morning, 2 September 2021.
Three trucks, a bakkie and a minibus vehicle were involved in the crash. KZN EMS spokesperson Robert McKenzie on Thursday told the media 11 people were declared dead at the scene.
Paramedics are currently treating 12 others. Some have been taken to hospital.
“11 people have tragically lost their lives in their crash”, McKenzie said in the latest update on the crash.
The cause of the crash isn’t known at this stage. The road has been cordoned off and authorities are investigating.
Photos: KZN EMS