
At least three children have died and 11 others have been injured after a taxi ploughed into a crèche in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).
It is understood that the accident happened in Imbali on Thursday morning.
Accident
KZN private ambulance service spokesperson Craig Botha told eNCA that paramedics are at the scene.
“Private ambulance service is currently busy on a scene in Imbali area outside Pietermaritzburg, where allegedly a taxi has lost control, left the roadway and crashed. Preliminary reports are saying it’s a crèche.
“Paramedics are currently treating eight patients who have sustained various injuries. Details at the moment are unclear as to the severity of the injuries. Sadly, it has been confirmed that three patients have been declared deceased on scene due to the nature of their fatal injuries,” Botha said.
*This is a developing story
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