Probe launched into Van Reenen's Pass horror crash
The Department of Transport in KZN says it's investigating the cause of a deadly multi-vehicle crash on the N3 at Van Reenen's Pass.
Eighteen people, including five children, lost their lives in Monday evening’s collision between a car, minibus taxi and a truck near Van Reenen Town.
A baby, who's the sole survivor, is in critical condition following the crash.
Officials, who completed their recovery on Tuesday morning, say they'll begin their clean-up operation later on.
The crash comes amid several alerts issued by the SA Weather Service for heavy rains expected to last until Wednesday.
KZN Transport's Ndabezinhle Sibiya says MEC Siboniso Duma has ordered an investigation to uncover what could have been the cause of such a horrific accident.
"This task will be conducted by a highly trained team from the national office of Road Traffic Management Corporation. MEC Duma has also urged motorists to be vigilant when driving in the rain across the province."
