Eighteen people, including five children, lost their lives in a horrific multi-vehicle collision on the N3 at Van Reenen’s Pass, KwaZulu-Natal, on Monday.
The crash involved a truck, a minibus, and a light motor vehicle.
The cause of the accident is under investigation, but rainy and misty conditions were present at the time.
18 people have lost their lives in a deadly crash on Van Reenen’s Pass this evening.
A truck, minibus and a light motor vehicle collided on the N3, killing 13 adults and five children.
Reports from the scene suggest a baby has survived the accident with serious injuries. pic.twitter.com/1sy2pAu8OT
— Vehicle Trackers (@VehicleTrackerz) January 6, 2025
KZN Transport Department has noted an alarming rise in road accidents due to recent heavy rains, marking another somber holiday season on South Africa’s roads.
BREAKING NEWS | 18 people have lost their lives in a deadly crash on Van Reenen’s Pass this evening.
A truck, minibus and a light motor vehicle collided on the N3, killing 13 adults and five children.
Reports from the scene suggest a baby has survived the accident with… pic.twitter.com/B3BHszLIEg
— Dasen Thathiah (@DasenThathiah) January 6, 2025
