Tow truck driver arrested after KZN crash kills 8

At least eight people have died and 16 are injured after a crash in the early hours of Sunday morning in KwaZulu-Natal.

A Hyundai H100 LDV was transporting 24 members of the Zion Christian Church (ZCC) from their place of worship to the Dukuduku/Mtubatuba area when it struck from behind by a towtruck.

The collision happened on the N2 near Empangeni.

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) and police are currently investigating the cause of the accident, with broadcaster Newzroom Afrika adding the tow truck driver has since been arrested.

‘Horrific’ Mother’s Day crash

KZN MEC for Transport and Human Settlements Siboniso Duma described the incident as “horrific”.

“We express our deepest condolences to the bereaved families and the church,” Duma said.

He said a team had been assembled to “liaise with the church and families during this difficult period”.

“I have also mandated the RTI to immediately keep in touch with the RTMC to ensure that an investigation is conducted around this horrific accident.

“We will be updating the people of KwaZulu-Natal as we move forward,” Duma said.

This is a developing story.