POOR visibility, and wet and flooded roads have been identified as the main causes of several collisions that occurred in various parts of the region.

At 4am today (Friday), four people were reported to have lost their lives in separate horrific crashes involving trucks, as reported by the KZN Department of Transport (DoT).

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One accident occurred on the N2 in Mkhuze, involving a truck and a light motor vehicle.

“Two people died in that accident, and an infant was seriously injured. Two people also died, and another two were seriously injured in another accident that occurred on the R66, approximately 5km past the RTI offices in Gingindlovu towards eShowe,” said Transport and Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma.

Duma explained that a preliminary report from the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) alleges that the steering of a truck with a mounted drilling machine locked while it was in motion, causing it to veer out of its lane.

“We wish to send our deepest condolences to the families of 4 people who died in separate horrific accidents involving trucks,” said the MEC.

“Critically, teams from human settlements will this morning consolidate reports from various roving teams who have been monitoring high-risk areas, especially human settlements located along flood-prone areas.”

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