At least 53 people died on KwaZulu-Natal's roads over the long weekend, transport MEC Willies Mchunu said.
|||Durban - At least 53 people died on KwaZulu-Natal's roads over the long weekend, transport MEC Willies Mchunu said on Tuesday.
They died in 42 accidents between Friday night and Tuesday morning, he said in a statement.
The worst crash involved three vehicles which collided and caught alight on the N2 near Park Rynie on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast on Friday.
“I am deeply disappointed that so many people lost their lives on provincial roads,” Mchunu said.
“We condemn those drivers who disregard the rule of law and who continue to cause unnecessary accidents.”
Reports indicated all the accidents could have been avoided, he said. - Sapa