At least 16 dead in Phongoloin northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, in the accident between the truck and the school van that all passengers in the vehicle, including some adults, died ‘ipso facto’.
The Ministry of Transport of the region, in a statement on its social networks, reported that a team of police, paramedics and traffic officials remained in the accident area. some bodies are trapped. They also reported that they are investigating the causes of the frontal crash and express their condolences to the families of the victims.” “We are deeply disturbed by this fatal incident. It is a tragedy that so many young people lost their lives.”
The transport authority called for citizens’ responsibility to comply with traffic regulations and suggested that they would develop an awareness campaign in October to speak with various actors in the industry to improve safety on the roads.