South Africa Road Crash: 11 Killed Including Schoolchild After Minibus Taxi Collides Head-On With Truck in KwaZulu-Natal
At least 11 people, including a schoolchild, were killed Thursday morning following a head-on collision between a minibus taxi and a truck in South Africa’s eastern KwaZulu-Natal province. Local officials and emergency services confirmed the crash occurred on the R102 near Durban.
Johannesburg, January 29: At least 11 people, including a schoolchild, were killed Thursday morning following a head-on collision between a minibus taxi and a truck in South Africa’s eastern KwaZulu-Natal province. Local officials and emergency services confirmed the crash occurred on the R102 near Durban. Preliminary witness reports suggest the truck driver attempted a U-turn, leading to the fatal impact. First responders from ALS Paramedics described a chaotic scene where the minibus was pinned against a tree. In addition to the deceased, eight others sustained critical injuries and were transported to nearby hospitals. The driver of the minibus remained trapped in the wreckage for a significant period during rescue efforts. This tragedy follows a similar incident just over a week ago near Johannesburg that claimed the lives of 14 schoolchildren. National transport authorities have since intensified law enforcement operations, focusing on the roadworthiness of the minibus taxis that serve approximately 70% of the country's commuters. Doda Road Accident: 10 Soldiers Killed After Army Vehicle Plunges Into Gorge in Jammu and Kashmir; LG Manoj Sinha Expresses Grief (Watch Videos).
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