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KZN crash: Eight killed after taxi collides with tree near Hillcrest

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Eight people have died following a horrific taxi crash on the MR385 road in the Katoridge area, just outside Hillcrest on Wednesday.

ALS Paramedics spokesperson and lead paramedic Garrith Jamieson said emergency services were called to the scene after a taxi reportedly left the roadway and collided with a tree.

“ALS Paramedics are currently on the scene of a horrific taxi crash on the MR385 road in the Katoridge area, just outside of Hillcrest,” Jamieson said.

He said multiple fatalities had been reported at the scene, while several other people were injured.

Additional ALS Paramedics ambulances, including Advanced Life Support paramedics, have been dispatched to the crash scene to assist the injured.

*This is a developing story.

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