- Thirteen people died when a tanker and a taxi
collided in Greytown on Tuesday morning. - Among the victims was a pregnant woman.
- The driver of the tanker is on the run after
fleeing the scene.
KwaZulu-Natal police have launched a search for a
truck driver who fled the scene following a crash between a fuel tanker and a
taxi that left 13 people dead, including a foetus.
According to police spokesperson Colonel Thembeka
Mbele, the truck driver failed to stop at a stop sign.
Earlier, News24 reported that at least 12 people had died in a crash between a fuel
tanker and a minibus taxi on the R33/R614. However, Mbele has since
confirmed that one of the 12 victims was a pregnant woman, and that her foetus
was also pronounced dead at the scene.
Thirteen people were killed in a crash in KZN.
Netcare 911 spokesperson Shawn Herbst said the road
was closed in both directions as investigations continued.
Mbele said crimes of “culpable homicide, reckless
and negligent driving, and failing to stop after an accident” have been
“recorded” as part of the investigation.
KwaZulu-Natal Transport MEC Bheki Ntuli made his way
to the scene on Tuesday morning.
Thirteen people were killed in a crash in KZN.
“We are on our way to the scene to inspect the
damage caused by this fatal accident,” Ntuli said in a statement at the
time.
“It is heart breaking that when people are
going to work, their life is suddenly cut short in such a gruesome manner.
“We call for extra caution on the road and as
we are approaching the October Transport Month, we will intensify our
enforcement operations and road safety campaigns.”
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