7 killed in Vryheid collision

7 killed in Vryheid collision

Seven people have been killed in a road accident in northern KZN.

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A car and a bakkie collided on the R34 in Vryheid a short while ago.


KZN Emergency Medical Services spokesperson, Robert McKenzie, says several people have been hurt. 


"Paramedics treated 6 critically injured patients at the scene before transporting them to hospital." 


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"The exact cause of the collision is unknown at this stage and will be investigated by police." 


That section of the road near Lakeside Park has been closed to traffic.


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