Six people were killed when a minibus taxi and a car collided between Greytown and Kranskop, before bursting into flames. 

KZN Transport's Kwanele Ncalane said: "It is alleged that one vehicle was avoiding a stationary vehicle and collided head on with an on-coming vehicle. Six people were burnt beyond recognition."

Fifteen others were hurt in the Saturday night smash. 

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It's believed the taxi was transporting people from a wedding in Nkandla to Estcourt. 

The car was travelling from Greytown. 

Ncalane said: "Police are investigating cases of culpable homicide; however they are also investigating negligence and reckless driving on the side of the drivers; hence it is clear that the occupants in the mini-bus the normal and acceptable load since it was carrying 20 people."