A collision involving two trucks and a fully loaded bus on the N3 near Market Road this evening has left approximately twenty people having sustained injuries ranging from minor to critical, with fears of additional casualties.
KwaZulu Private Ambulance Service responded to the scene where they found a chaotic and emotional scene.
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Paramedics worked tirelessly to stabilize the injured patients before transporting them to nearby hospitals for urgent medical attention.
Heart-wrenching reports from the scene indicate that the bus was carrying a full complement of passengers and was engulfed in flames.
Sadly, 2 occupants sustained fatal injuries and succumbed to their injuries before emergency services could reach them.
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Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident and ensuring all individuals involved are accounted for. As more information becomes available we will update further.
