A shooting incident, believed to be taxi-related, has taken place on the R74 this evening (July 21).
A Toyota Quantum that was travelling along the Colenso and Weenen road was riddled with bullets in what appears to be a drive-by shooting.
Police are treating the incident as a high-priority crime, with at least 11 people dead and others critically injured.
It is believed that the occupants in the Quantum were returning from a funeral in the Greytown area when they were ambushed along the R74.
Update: Video and photos of R74 shooting that took place between Colenso and Weenen
One person is in a critical condition and three others sustained moderate injuries. They were transported to a nearby hospital. Two other occupants were treated on scene for shock.
Update: Watch: MEC Kaunda visits the scene after R74 shooting that left 11 people dead
Paramedics stabilised and treated the survivors.
The PMB Flying Squad, RTI, and Ladysmith and Colenso police are on scene.
Update: Victims of R74 ambush shooting identified
We will update this story once we know more.
Click to receive news links via WhatsApp. Or for the latest news, visit our webpage or follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Join us there!
