Eleven killed in Isiphingo truck-taxi collision

Inside Metros Reporter

Eleven people, including a learner, lost their lives in a crash between a truck and a minibus taxi on the M35 in Lotus Park, Isiphingo, on Thursday morning.

Six others sustained serious injuries and were rushed to nearby hospitals for urgent treatment.

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KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma, confirmed the fatalities and said he was travelling from Pietermaritzburg to the accident scene.

“This is a horrific tragedy. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims. A team from my office has been tasked with locating the families to ensure they receive the necessary support,” Duma said in a statement.

Witnesses at the scene alleged that the truck driver attempted a U-turn, leading to a head-on collision with the taxi.

Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of