Ladysmith crash, shooting death toll rises to 11

Police say an eleventh victim has died in hospital.

Gunmen travelling in two cars opened fire on a taxi boss near Matiwaneskop on Tuesday morning.  

Police spokesperson Thembeka Mbhele says the man - a deputy chairperson of a local taxi association -  and his four bodyguards were ambushed on the N11.

It appears to have been a hit. 

"The deputy chairperson of the Klipriver Taxi Association was travelling with his bodyguards in a double cab when they were ambushed. Several shots were fired towards them."

Mbele says the five have died. 

"The driver then lost control of the vehicle and collided with a taxi which is believed to be a staff vehicle for teachers," she says. 

Five people, who were travelling in the taxi, died at the scene. 

Police say forensic experts are still busy assessing the crime scene.