Preliminary report released for fatal Empangeni crash
Transport officials have released a preliminary report into
what led to a deadly crash near Empangeni in northern KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday morning.
Eight people were killed after a tow truck collided with a Light Delivery vehicle.
KZN Transport spokesperson, Ndabezinhle Sibiya, says the vehicle was transporting 24 members of the Zion Christian Church.
" A tow truck struck the rear end of the Hyundai Hyundai H-1, resulting in fatalities and serious injuries.
"Those who were injured have been taken to hospitals and the MEC has wished them a speedy recovery.
"He has assembled a dedicated team from his office to liaise with the church and families during this difficult period."
READ: Eight killed in northern KZN crash
Sibiya says they are heartbroken as the crash occurred on Mother’s Day and have established that most of the deceased are mothers.
" Losing a mother is a deeply painful experience that marks the radical change of the family's life."
Authorities have confirmed that the N2 has been reopened.
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