Mother’s Day Tragedy: 8 ZCC Members Killed, 16 Injured In Devastating KZN Crash

A devastating crash along the N2 highway in KwaZulu-Natal has claimed the lives of eight members of the Zion Christian Church (ZCC), turning what was meant to be a sacred Mother’s Day journey into tragedy. The victims were among 24 congregants—mostly women—travelling to Dukuduku in Mtubatuba when their minibus was struck from behind by a tow truck.

The collision occurred near Empangeni, and emergency services rushed the injured to nearby hospitals. Authorities have confirmed that sixteen people are receiving medical care, with four of them in critical condition.

Victims Rushed to Empangeni Hospitals

Local hospitals in Empangeni are currently treating the injured survivors. Health officials have not yet released the names of the deceased as families are being notified.

KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport spokesperson Ndabezinhle Sibiya said the province is deeply shaken. “The MEC has conveyed his condolence to the families of the deceased,” Sibiya stated, reflecting the department’s grief over the incident.

Investigation Underway as Transport Authorities Step In

In response to the tragedy, the provincial transport department has mandated a full investigation into the circumstances of the crash. “The MEC has also mandated the RTIA [Road Traffic Infringement Agency] to immediately keep in touch with the Road Traffic Management Corporation to ensure that an investigation is conducted around this horrific accident,” Sibiya confirmed.

Authorities are urging all road users to remain vigilant, especially during high-traffic weekends, as communities across the country mourn the lives lost in the horrific Mother’s Day crash.

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