At least 10 people have lost their lives following a head-on collision involving a taxi and a bus near Standerton in Mpumalanga.
According to transport authorities, the taxi was carrying passengers towards Morgenzon when the crash happened on Thursday morning.
Eight people were declared dead at the scene, while another victim died on the way to hospital. A tenth person later succumbed to injuries in hospital.
Mpumalanga Taxi And Bus Collision Leaves 10 Dead
Mpumalanga transport department spokesperson Moeti Mmusi said the circumstances surrounding the deadly crash remain unclear.
“It is not clear what led to the collision. However, reckless and negligent driving cannot be ruled out.”
Emergency services and transport officials attended the scene as investigations into the cause of the accident got under way.
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The fatal collision adds to growing concerns around road safety on South African roads, particularly involving public transport vehicles.
Officials are expected to continue investigations to determine the exact circumstances that led to the crash near Standerton.
