The Minister of Transport, Ms Barbara Creecy, and the Deputy Minister, Mr Mkhuleko Hlengwa, have expressed their heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in a tragic accident where 10 people lost their lives on the R34 near Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal, Tuesday morning.
They have also wished a speedy recovery to the 38 passengers who sustained injuries of varying severity.
According to the initial accident report, the incident involved a truck and a passenger bus.
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), in collaboration with the KwaZulu-Natal Traffic Police, are currently investigating the cause of the accident.
A preliminary report will be issued in 48 hours.
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Collen Msibi
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