US EditionTragic Mother's Day crash in KwaZulu-Natal claims nine lives
- Early Sunday morning, nine people lost their lives in a collision involving a Hyundai H-1 minibus and a tow truck on the northbound N2 highway, just beyond the Mthunzini Toll Plaza on KwaZulu-Natal's north coast.
- The collision occurred after the tow truck struck the rear of the Hyundai transporting 24 Zion Christian Church members traveling to Dukuduku, as reported around 6:47 am on Mother's Day.
- Most victims were mothers, several injured were hospitalized, and emergency teams promptly transported survivors to nearby hospitals for treatment.
- KwaZulu-Natal MEC Siboniso Duma called the crash devastating, saying, "Losing a mother is a deeply painful experience" and pledged a thorough investigation while supporting families.
- The crash highlights the need for safe driving, and authorities have committed to ongoing updates as they investigate what caused the fatal accident.
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[SAnews.gov.za] KwaZulu-Natal Transport and Human Settlements MEC, Siboniso Duma, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of nine people, who lost their lives in an accident on the N2 highway near Empangeni, on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast.
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Nine killed in horrific Mother's Day crash in Empangeni
Nine people have died in KwaZulu-Natal following a crash between a truck and a passenger van. The crash occurred early on Sunday morning in Empangeni. KZN MEC for Transport and Human Settlements Siboniso Duma described the incident as “horrific”. “On this Mother’s Day, around 06:47, I received a report from our highly dedicated team from the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) informing me about a horrific accident that claimed the lives of nine pe…
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