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10 dead in N2 Pongola crash

Fatal accident involving a bakkie and a truck

September 16, 2022
Tamlyn Head Less than a minute
19 children and two adults lost their lives on Friday afternoon

EIGHT adults and two children have been killed in an accident involving a bakkie and a truck on the N2 near Pongola.

Another child sustained critical injuries and has been transported to hospital for further medical care.

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The accident occurred just after 3.30pm between Pongola and Itshelejuba in northern KZN.

According to KZN Emergency Medical Services (EMS) spokesperson Robert McKenzie, the bakkie was transporting schoolchildren when the collision occurred.

The cause of the incident will be investigated by police.

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September 16, 2022
Tamlyn Head Less than a minute

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Tamlyn Cramer

With a background in publishing in the UK, Tamlyn has been in the news industry since 2013, working her way up from journalist to sub-editor. She holds a diploma in journalism from the London School of Journalism. Tamlyn has a passion for hard environmental news, and has covered many such stories during her time at the Zululand Observer. She is passionate about the written word and helping others polish their skill.
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