Six people were killed in a head-on collision between Pongola and Piet Retief on Sunday morning, the KwaZulu-Natal transport department said.
“It is believed a VW Polo collided head-on with a minibus taxi on Sivele Bridge [on the N2],” said spokesperson Kwanele Ncalane.
Three people from each vehicle were killed in the accident.
Five people with critical injuries were taken to hospital.
Transport MEC Willies Mchunu extended his heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of those involved.
– SAPA