Tragedy on the R34: 12 killed in bus crash after KZN political rally

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Twelve people have been killed following a horror crash in KwaZulu-Natal on Monday morning.

The provincial Department of Transport and Human Settlements said the tragic crash occurred on the R34 highway in Vryheid.

“Just after midnight, we received a report from our highly efficient team from the Road Traffic Inspectorate informing us about a horrific head-on collision involving a truck and a bus,” said MEC Siboniso Duma.

It is believed the group had been travelling back home after a political rally in KZN.

“Based on the report from the RTI, after the head-on collision, the truck struck the side of the bus,” the MEC added.

The roadway has been closed to traffic for emergency staff and necessary teams to conduct their investigations.

“We have agreed with the RTI team that we will work with the Road Traffic Management Corporation and the South African Police Service as part of a comprehensive investigation,” Duma said.

This is a developing story

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