Head-on accident claims nine lives in Mpumalanga

At least nine people have been killed in a head-on collision between a minibus and a truck.

Eight people of the dead were burnt beyond recognition.

The accident happened on Friday on the N11 between Middelburg and Hendrina in Mpumalanga.

The drivers of both vehicles were slightly injured and taken to hospital.

Mpumalanga Community Safety MEC Gabisile Tshabalala has sent her condolences to the families of the deceased.