Eight killed in horrific taxi and truck accident in Durban, KZN
The scene has been described as ‘gruesome.
At least eight people have been killed in a truck and taxi collision in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).
Several others have been severely injured in the crash.
It is understood that the accident occurred on the R102, near Lotus Park, south of Durban, on Thursday morning.
Horrific crash
ALS Paramedics spokesperson Garrith Jamieson said they are on the scene of the âhorrific crash.â
âALS Paramedics are currently on the scene of a horrific crash where multiple fatalities have been reported on the R102 near Lotus Park, just off the M35 south of Durban. âŠAdditional ambulances, as well as last support paramedics on mobile, were available to assist.
âWe advise members to avoid this area at all costs. Itâs quite a gruesome scene, and with multiple fatalities, it is going to be quite a long time before the scene will be active. Itâs believed that approximately eight people have been killed in this horrific crash,â Jamieson said.
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