N2 Mtubatuba horror crash: 11 dead, Ntuli mourns Maskandi festivalgoers
The taxi was reportedly transporting Maskandi music lovers returning to their homes in Mtubatuba and Big Five Hlabisa after attending a Maskandi festival.
Eleven lives were tragically lost when a taxi carrying Maskandi festivalgoers collided head-on with a truck, sending the vehicle up in flames on the N2 highway near Mtubatuba on Sunday morning. The accident occurred in the Nkodibe area, close to the KwaZulu-Natal provincial capital. KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has expressed his deepest condolences to the families of the victims, mourning the loss of 11 individuals killed in Sunday's horror crash.
The taxi transporting Maskandi music enthusiasts who had just returned from a festival hosted by artist Sgwebo in Melmoth, was involved in the collision. Following the crash, the taxi burst into flames, causing nine bodies to be burnt beyond recognition. Another nine passengers suffered serious injuries and were rushed to the hospital for treatment.
The truck, reportedly en route to the uMfolozi sugar mill, played a part in the tragedy. Premier Ntuli has extended his heartfelt condolences to the grieving families, expressing profound sadness and urging motorists to exercise extreme caution, especially during the early hours of the morning when driver fatigue can significantly impair judgment.
The Premier also commended the swift response from emergency services, law enforcement, and community members, urging them to continue their support for the affected families as authorities work to identify the deceased and provide assistance to their loved ones.
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