Tragic Minibus Collision in South Africa Raises Road Safety Concerns

A tragic collision involving a minibus taxi and a truck occurred in South Africa, leaving at least 11 people dead, according to local authorities and emergency services. This devastating incident took place near Durban in KwaZulu-Natal province, adding to a spate of recent road crashes.

Siboniso Duma, a representative from the provincial transport department, confirmed the fatalities, which included a schoolchild. Eyewitnesses reported that the truck driver attempted a U-turn, causing a catastrophic head-on collision. Garrith Jamieson from ALS Paramedics noted the minibus driver was among those critically injured.

The collision came days after another deadly crash near Johannesburg involving schoolchildren in a minibus. The driver was subsequently charged with 14 counts of murder, raising significant road safety concerns among South African commuters, who predominantly rely on minibus taxis for transportation.