Seven burn to death in crash
It is unclear as to what happened, but it is believed that the vehicles were involved in a head-on collision.
POLICE officers from Gingindlovu SAPS on patrol early on Saturday morning found two burnt-out vehicles with seven bodies still inside near the Dokodweni turn-off.
It is unclear as to what happened, but it is believed that the vehicles were involved in a head-on collision.
The police are looking for family members or anyone who can shed light on the incident, as they only have descriptions of the vehicles to work with.
One vehicle, a White Mazda, has ND registration plates and contained five passengers.
The second vehicle is a silver Isuzu double-cab bakkie which had two occupants.
A case of culpable homicide is being investigated by police.
Anyone with information regarding the circumstances surrounding the accident or the possible identities of the deceased are asked to contact the Gingindlovu SAPS on 035 3378001, the investigating officer Sergeant S Moodley on 083 3776596 or Crime Watch 08600 10111.