Ten people lost their lives in the horrific accident on Sunday morning when a minibus taxi collided with the rear of a truck on the N1, south of Koppies, en route to Kroonstad.
The crash left only two survivors — a passenger from the taxi and the truck driver — who sustained injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Emergency services were still on the scene at midday, working to extract the bodies from the mangled wreckage.
The section of the N1 where the crash occurred remains closed to traffic, causing delays for motorists in the area.
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Authorities are investigating the cause of the collision, and more details will be released as the situation develops.
Motorists are urged to drive cautiously and to expect delays on this stretch of road.
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