Seven killed in R74 crash near Bergville
Seven people have been killed in a crash between Bergville and Harrismith.
KZN Emergency Medical Services' Robert Mckenzie says the collision on the R74 involved a bakkie and a car.
On the R74 between Bergville &Harrysmith. There has been a crash involving a bakkie &car. Tragically 7people have sustained fatal injuries. 4people have been treated for critical injuries
— KZN EMS (@KZN_EMS) March 6, 2018
Mckenzie says four other people have been rushed to hospital.
"Paramedics from KZN EMS treated four critically injured patients at the scene. The cause is not known at this stage and is being investigated by police," Mckenzie said.
Earlier today, a man was killed and another critically hurt in a crash involving two trucks on the N2 between Port Shepstone and Harding.
Ongoing scene of a serious accident on the R74 between Bergville and Winterton. Both lanes are obstructed. Traffic is being diverted. #KZNTraffic
— ECR Traffic (@ecrtraffic) March 6, 2018