NATIONAL NEWS - Six people have been killed in a multi-vehicle accident on the R61 near Port Edward late yesterday afternoon.
This according to Glen Preston of Med-Evac, who was among medical personnel who attended the scene.
He said the accident took place near Caribbean Estates.
A further five people, seriously injured, were treated by paramedics and transported to hospital.
Preston said the accident involved two bakkies, four cars and a truck carrying bricks.
Netcare 911, KwaZulu Private Amabulance and other emergency services were also on scene, including from SAPS and Ray Nkonyeni Municipality.
The road was closed in both directions.
Truck transporting bricks. Photo: MED-EVAC
Truck transporting bricks. Photo: MED-EVAC