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Thirteen people have died in a crash between a fuel tanker and minibus taxi on the R33/R614, near Wartburg in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands on Tuesday morning.
KwaZulu-Natal Emergency Medical Services spokesperson Robert McKenzie said paramedics treated five people on the scene for critical injuries.
He said the cause of the collision was unknown. In total, four vehicles were involved in the crash, it later emerged.
The spillage of petrol and diesel led to a total road closure, McKenzie said.
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has expressed sadness, following the crash.
"We are horrified by this collision. The gruesome nature of this crash and the subsequent loss of life are devastating. We send our sincere condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in this incident and wish the injured a swift and full recover," Mbalula said.
There is a crash involving a truck and minibus on the R33/R614 near Wartburg.
— KZN EMS (@KZN_EMS) September 22, 2020
Reports from the scene indicate that tragically 12 people have sustained fatal injuries. Two people have sustained critical injuries and have been treated by paramedics.
The scene is still active
Horrific accident involving a petrol tanker on the intersection of R33 and R614 intersection with fatalities. ?? Road is CLOSED to traffic. #KZNTraffic#ECRTrafficpic.twitter.com/3kU1SAhnvF
— Jayshree JZEE (@JayshreeJzee) September 22, 2020
R33 multiple fatalities pic.twitter.com/We4Bf4rdbX
— Sandile Mkhwanazi/Road safety Champion (@IamSandile142) September 22, 2020
More to follow.
