The N2 between bridges 18 and 19 on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast has been closed in both directions following a horrific head-on collision near Mandeni.
A truck was involved in a collision with a taxi transporting learners on Friday morning, 11 October.
LEARNERS AMONG N2 MANDENI COLLISION CASUALTIES
Emergency service IPSS medical Rescue said they arrived on scene to total carnage as there was a horrific head on collision between a vehicle carrying children and a truck. So far, eight people have been confirmed dead and six are high school children.
This is a developing story, The South African will provide an update as soon as information becomes available.
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