N11 head-on collision claims nine lives
The nine were all passengers in the mini bus taxi.
In yet another horrific head on collission on N11 Road between Middleburg and Hendrina, nine people were killed on impact.
The nine were all passengers in the mini bus taxi.
Eight of the deceased were burnt beyond recognition. They are believed to be employees at a nearby mine.
Both drivers of the minibus and the articulated truck were slightly injured and are being treated at a Life Cosmos Hospital in Emalahleni.
The road is currently closed for traffic as the emergency personnel are still working at the scene.
The cause of the crash is not yet known.
The crash investigation experts from RTMC and Safety Engineering officials from the Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison will immediately commence with investigations.
The police will also investigate cases of culpable homicide.
Mpumalanga Community Safety, Security and Liaison MEC, Ms. Gabisile Shabalala has expressed shock at the collission saying that motorists should use roads more cautiously.
The MEC also notes that N11 Road continues to experience deadly crashes.
She announced during her maiden Policy and Budget Speech presentation yesterday that the road is among those that will be receive more attention in the current financial year due to the number of crashes experieced on that road.
MEC Shabalala is sending condolences to the bereaved families.
She has is also wishing those who were injured a speedy recovery.
