UPDATE: 10 men killed after taxi collides with tree near Hillcrest, KZN
Ten men were killed in a taxi accident near Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal, after the vehicle collided with a tree. Emergency services responded to the scene, which resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing road safety challenges and the high frequency of public transport accidents in the region.
Ask AI 1 min Eight people die after taxi collides with tree near Hillcrest.
Ten men died following a horrific taxi crash on the MR385 road in the Katoridge area, just outside Hillcrest on Wednesday.
ALS Paramedics spokesperson and lead paramedic Garrith Jamieson said emergency services were called to the scene after a taxi reportedly left the roadway and collided with a tree.
“ALS Paramedics are currently on the scene of a horrific taxi crash on the MR385 road in the Katoridge area, just outside of Hillcrest,” Jamieson said.
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