Death toll from Vryheid crash rises to 10
The death toll from this afternoon's accident in Vryheid has now risen to ten.
A bakkie and a car collided on the R34. Several people were critically injured.
The death toll in the car crash on the R34 near Vryheid, in northern KZN, has risen to 10.
Seven people died on the scene, while six others were rushed to hospital in critical condition.
Three of them have since passed away.
Paramedics say two young girls aged three and five in the accident.
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Department spokesperson, Gugu Sisilana say they have received more information on the crash...
Department spokesperson, Gugu Sisilana say they have received more information on the crash.
KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison, Ms Neliswa Peggy Nkonyeni has condemned the reckless and negligent behaviour of some motorists following a horrific accident.
"According to preliminary reports, it is alleged that the driver of the Mazda 3 failed to stop at a stop street. Although the exact cause of the accident is still being investigated, law enforcement authorities said reckless and negligent driving could not be ruled out."
