Taxi crash death toll rises
Updated | By ECR Newswatch
The death toll in yesterday's minibus taxi crash in Pietermaritzburg has risen to 20.
One of the victims has died in hospital.
Mkhambathini mayor, Eric Ngcongo says they received the news of the latest death while busy meeting with the victims' families in KwaXimba this afternoon.
Ngcongo says the affected families will get assistance.
"Officials will discuss how the families can be assisted with the funerals."
The brakes of the minibus apparently failed - causing it veer off the road and roll down an embankment in Msunduzi Valley.
Transport officials say the vehicle was overloaded.
Show's Stories
-
LISTEN: Actress Sophie Joans talks about her award-winning play
Two extraordinary stage talents, Sophie Joans and Rob van Vuuren, have t...
The Drive with Rob & Roz 13 hours ago -
LISTEN: The best road trip tips ahead of the Easter weekend
From traffic to packing, Rob Forbes and Rozanne McKenzie are sharing tip...
The Drive with Rob & Roz 16 hours ago