MEDIA STATEMENT

SIX PEOPLE KILLED IN HORROR CRASH

Six people have been killed in a horror accident involving two vehicles and a truck on the R74 road between KwaMaphumulo and Kranskop this afternoon.

Preliminary reports have revealed that the driver of the truck drove into the back of the Ford Courier bakkie and pushed the vehicle which subsequently hit the white stallion bakkie thereafter the truck went down into the 20 metre ditch.

Five people (all females) including a twelve year old pedestrian were killed instantly and one female died later in hospital, twelve people were rushed to Mphumulo hospital and are reported to be in a stable but critical condition.

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison Mr. BH Cele conveys his condolences to the bereaved families and warned all motorists but particularly truck drivers to be more careful on the road. "We will ensure that all aspects pertaining to this collision are thoroughly investigated, reckless and negligence driving is a serious charge; we will maintain our Zero tolerance to 100% Compliance and ensure that all negligent drivers are dealt with accordingly" Cele said.

Six counts of culpable homicide and charges of reckless and negligent driving against the truck driver will be investigated by the SAPS.

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