Speaking at the scene, William Ntladi, the district manager and media liaison of Disaster and Emergency Management Services (DEMS), said a minibus, one light motor vehicle and truck went up in flames.
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“One passenger inside a minibus was burnt beyond recognition and was trapped inside the wreckage until Jaws of Life was used to free him. The eight other people died due to cuts sustained due to the crash,” said Ntladi.
He said a couple of other casualties were taken to different hospitals for further treatment.
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The cause of the accident is still undetermined.
N3 South was closed due to the accident.