Truck Crash In KZN Leaves Three Dead And Two Fighting For Life

Three people lost their lives in a devastating accident involving a truck and a light motor vehicle in Phongolo, KwaZulu-Natal. The incident, confirmed on Saturday by the province’s MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma, also left two others seriously injured.

Duma extended his condolences to the affected families, acknowledging the tragedy. “Our highly efficient and dedicated team from the Road Traffic Inspectorate is working with emergency rescue services, traffic officers from the local municipality, and other agencies.

We are requesting motorists to exercise extra caution, as one lane is currently closed. The recovery process is still underway,” he said.

SAPS Investigates Cause of Fatal Collision

The accident scene has been handed over to the South African Police Service (SAPS), who will determine the cause of the collision. The MEC confirmed that his department has already launched intensified monitoring operations across the province.

“On Wednesday we started a major operation involving monitoring truck activities in weighbridges across the province. We arrested 10 undocumented foreign nationals, including three truck drivers with no Professional Driving Permits and other relevant documents,” Duma revealed.

Crackdown on Trucks as KZN Pushes for Rail Shift

Duma further highlighted the alarming rise in serious accidents linked to trucks on KwaZulu-Natal roads in recent months.

“As we stated, over the past months, we recorded an increase in the number of fatalities and severe injuries associated with horrific accidents involving trucks. We have resolved to sustain our operations at more than 17 weighbridges across all corners, including the N2 and N3,” he explained.

Looking ahead, Duma expressed optimism that freight transport will increasingly move from road to rail, reducing risks for motorists.

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“Trucks have destroyed families, created orphans and widows, and left many people living with disability,” he said, noting that six new train operating companies will soon begin transporting coal and chrome along the North Corridor.

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