Three killed in Harding head-on collision
There has been a horrific truck crash on the N2 near Harding, south of the province. Three people have been killed after two trucks collided head-on in the early hours of this morning.
KZN Emergency Medical Services spokesperson, Robert Mckenzie says one other person was hurt.
"One of the trucks caught alight after the crash. One other person was critically injured and is receiving treatment in hospital. The cause of the crash is still unknown," he said.
The N2 has been closed to traffic while authorities clear the scene.
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The KZN Road Traffic Inspectorate's Zinhle Mngomezulu says the heavy goods vehicles also spilt engine oil on the road's surface.
"We are trying to open up the road. The scene is full of debris and oil. That's why traffic is being diverted to Weza," she said.
Three counts of culpable homicide are being investigated.
"One of the trucks caught alight after the crash. One other person was critically injured and is receiving treatment in hospital. The cause of the crash is still unknown," he said.
The N2 has been closed to traffic while authorities clear the scene.
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The KZN Road Traffic Inspectorate's Zinhle Mngomezulu says the heavy goods vehicles also spilt engine oil on the road's surface.
"We are trying to open up the road. The scene is full of debris and oil. That's why traffic is being diverted to Weza," she said.
Three counts of culpable homicide are being investigated.
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