The N2 highway near Mandeni has been closed in both directions after a horrific crash has left at least eight dead, with many of the victims believed to be children.
At least eight have been confirmed dead after a 7-seater vehicle and a truck collided near Mandeni on the N2Share Your Story on Briefly TV Life. Become Our Next Guest. Apply Now!
At least eight have been killed in an accident on the N2 after a minibus taxi and a truck collided. Image: @IPSSRescue.Minister Gwede Mantashe says GNU determined to reduce cost of living:"The state must intervene"KZN MEC for Transport and Human Settlements Siboniso Duma is currently on his way to the accident scene.
According to a statement released by the department, the driver of a 7-seater light motor vehicle lost control and collided with a truck in the opposite lane. “What saddens us is that the victims of the road accident include young people with a brighter future,” the statement said.Motorists are advised to drive carefully as a section of road, specifically between bridges 18 and 19 has been closed.“One can't help but wonder if we've kissed our kids a final goodbye as they left for school 💔 It's sad to send your kids to school only for them to die a short while later😔.
“Why do we have to always wake up to sad news in this country of our youth being killed on our roads? 😭.”“The unnecessary so-called scholar transport job creation strategy of the criminal and corrupt ANC is killing our children. There should be a functional school in every 100km radius.”Byron Pillay is a Current Affairs Editor at Briefly News. He received a Diploma in Journalism from the Caxton Cadet School.
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