05-07-2025
Police officers among five killed in Marianhill Toll Plaza crash
The bodies of five people, including two policemen, have been recovered following a horrific accident near the Marianhill Toll Plaza on the N3 in KwaZulu-Natal.
The accident happened on Friday night, 4 July.
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport and Human Settlements said the minibus taxi, carrying 17 passengers, was travelling to Ixopo when the driver reportedly lost control while trying to avoid a reckless Polo driver.
Five people were declared deceased on the scene, three were critically injured, while nine suffered moderate injuries and were rushed to RK Khan Hospital.
MEC Siboniso Duma said they are saddened by the death of five people in this accident caused by a polo driver, just after the Marrianhill Toll Plaza.
Duma said the minibus taxi veered off the road and plunged 50 meters down the embankment. The recovery of bodies has been completed.
'We lost four women and one male. Of the four women, one was a member of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in full uniform.'
'We express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims. We wish those in hospital a speedy recovery. We salute the emergency personnel, RTI, eThekwini Metro Police and rescue teams for their dedication,' Duma said.
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