Police officer among 11 bodies found strewn in KZN deadly collision

11 bodies strewn across the horrific scene and bloody wrecked vehicles on the road barriers, is the scene that greeted medics last night in KZN.

Just before 10pm, multiple people were killed and some injured on the R617 Merrivale near Howick in KZN when multiple vehicles, including a minibus, collided.

Midlands EMS Howick Advanced life support ambulances and Mi7 National Group’s Emergency Medical Services were among the dispatched emergency units.

Upon arrival, crews were met with a gruesome accident with a scene stretching about 200m on the road.

“It is alleged that there was a motor vehicle accident on the corner when a taxi lost control hitting into the barrier causing a secondary accident with other vehicles and SAPS members,” Midlands EMS reported.

11 BODIES CONFIRMED ON THE SCENE

Mi7 medics, along with their counterparts from other service providers, worked quickly to assess the scene and found that 11 people had already succumbed to their injuries, and were declared deceased.

“Multiple other patients with moderate to serious injuries were transported to hospital by service providers on the scene,” Mi7 also reported.

MAYOR PAYS HIS RESPECTS TO THE DECEASED

Furthermore, uMngeni Local Municipality Mayor Chris Pappas visited the scene as well to assess the incident.

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“I have just returned from the scene of a terrible accident on the R617 near Howick South,” he said.

Among the 11 killed, included a police officer and the owner of one of the local security companies.

“A minibus, 2 bakkies and an SUV were involved. Police, fire, search and rescue and traffic police [were] on scene.
3 victims are in hospital with minor to critical injuries including a second police officer.
It is not a pretty sight with body parts and pieces of human flesh strewn across a 70m area,” Pappas explained.

“May those who have perished rest in peace and may your families find comfort,” he concluded.