BREAKING: 14 killed in Shaka's Head accident

BREAKING: 14 killed in Shaka's Head accident

At least 14 people have been killed in an horrific accident in Shaka's Head near Ballito.

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Emergency Services say a taxi plunged off a bridge and crashed onto a railway line below. 

The minibus was then hit by a train.

Netcare 911's Chris Botha says the accident happened near the N2 highway.

"The vehicle actually broke up and we found accident debris and people spread over quite a large area. One person was found in a critical condition and 6 others sustained very serious injuries.

"SAPS is on the scene as well as the fire department and the various medical emergency services. This will remain a problem for quite some time until investigations are concluded," he said.

UPDATE: The death toll has risen to 15.

(Photos: KZN EMS, Netcare 911)

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