Five family members killed in a horrific head-on collision in KZN

Mapaballo Borotho

A family of five was killed in a head-on collision on the N2 in Umzumbe, KZN, on Friday evening.
Two other passengers survived and were taken to hospital for treatment.
Police are investigating the cause of the tragic crash.

Five people who are believed to be members of the same family have died in a horrific head-on accident at Umzumbe, KwaZulu-Natal, on Friday evening.

KZN officials said the crash involved a light motor vehicle and a seven-seater minibus, which occurred on the N2 just before the Umzumbe River bridge.

It has been reported that three children, aged between 3-5 years, and adults believed to be the mother and father died instantly on the scene.

Other victims, a female and a 14-year-old boy, were rushed to hospital for medical treatment.

The cause of the accident has not yet been identified and is currently under police investigation.