In South Africa, 13 people are reported dead in a crash between a taxi and a truck this morning in Kwazulu-Natal.

According to News24, paramedics services EMS spokesperson Robert McKenzie confirmed the accident adding that a further investigation was underway.

“I can confirm that 13 people have been killed on the R66 between Ulundi and Melmoth,” McKenzie told News24.

He added that Paramdics and emergency services were on the scene and that exact circumstances surrounding the crash shall be later reported.