Six people have died in a crash involving a truck and a bus at the M17 Hornsnek Road near Bundu Inn, near Tshwane.
Tshwane emergency services spokesperson Thabo Mabaso said the number of fatalities was expected to rise as the emergency services were still working at the accident scene.
"Emergency services are on the scene with multiple patients. The patient count is under way and I will provide further updates. So far there are six patients that have been declared dead, but there could be more.
"The scene is unfolding as the emergency services are still working to get more details as well as ensuring further treatment and management of the scene," he said.
Motorists have been urged to avoid the area and use alternative roads as the road is closed at the N4 and Rosslyn road.
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Six die in head-on crash between bus and truck in Tshwane
Number of casualties expected to rise
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Six people have died in a crash involving a truck and a bus at the M17 Hornsnek Road near Bundu Inn, near Tshwane.
Tshwane emergency services spokesperson Thabo Mabaso said the number of fatalities was expected to rise as the emergency services were still working at the accident scene.
"Emergency services are on the scene with multiple patients. The patient count is under way and I will provide further updates. So far there are six patients that have been declared dead, but there could be more.
"The scene is unfolding as the emergency services are still working to get more details as well as ensuring further treatment and management of the scene," he said.
Motorists have been urged to avoid the area and use alternative roads as the road is closed at the N4 and Rosslyn road.
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