The death toll of an accident in Fields Hill, Pinetown, has risen to 23, KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo said.
|||Durban - The death toll of an accident in Fields Hill, Pinetown, has risen to 23, KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo said.
One of those injured in the accident had died in hospital on Saturday morning, he said.
There were no further details.
On September 5, 22 people were killed and many injured when an articulated truck rammed into four minibus taxis and two cars at the intersection of the M13 and Richmond Road.
A huge crowd gathered in Hammarsdale on Saturday for the funeral of four of the victims.
Among the mourners were several high profile dignitaries including eThekwini mayor James Nxumalo, KwaZulu-Natal Agriculture MEC Meshack Radebe and Dhlomo.
Former provincial premier and current African National Congress treasurer general Zweli Mkhize also attended. - Sapa