Minister Fikile Mbalula calls for restraint as drunk driver kills eight in Jozini

Minister Mbalula calls for restraint as drunk driver kills eight

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has condemned the killing of eight people by a drunk driver in Jozini, KwaZulu Natal.

The eight deceased lost their lives and twenty seven others were injured, after the driver of a truck carrying a load of sugarcane, lost control of the vehicle. The truck hit two busses, one minibus taxi, one bakkie and one car.

Initially, the driver attributed the crash to brake failure but police discovered that he had been driving under the influence of alcohol.

The Minister has condemned the truck driver’s behavior and called for end to alcohol abuse.

“We call on all road users to exercise restraint and refrain from excessive alcohol consumption. Eight people have died and their families are now in mourning all because of the reckless behavior of one individual. This is deplorable and simply unacceptable”, said Minister Mbalula.

The Minister has sent his heartfelt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in this crash.

“We are saddened by this collision. Our thoughts are with the bereaved and we wish the injured a swift and full recovery”.

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