A tragic accident on the N3 highway near Pinetown claimed the lives of five people last night, including a female police officer. Thirteen others sustained various injuries.
The crash occurred when the driver of a minibus taxi lost control, sending the vehicle down an embankment. Emergency services responded swiftly, but the impact of the crash proved fatal for several passengers.
Authorities in KwaZulu-Natal have launched a full investigation to determine the cause of the incident. Preliminary reports suggest the accident may have been triggered by reckless driving involving another vehicle.
Local officials expressed their condolences to the families affected and vowed to continue discussions with taxi associations to improve road safety.