JOHANNESBURG - Eighteen people have been killed in a horrific multi-vehicle crash on the N3 at Van Reenen’s Pass in KwaZulu-Natal on Monday.
The incident involved a truck, a minibus, and a light motor vehicle.
Five children are among the deceased. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
It occurred amid rainy and misty conditions in the area.
KZN Transport Department says there's been an increase in road crashes over the past few days due to heavy rains.
This marks another devastating incident during what has been another grim 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.
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