Friday, September 30, 2011

Pietermaritzburg taxi driver charged with murder

Lusanda Bill
30 September 2011


The driver of a taxi that was involved in a deadly crash near Pietermaritzburg in KwaZulu-Natal earlier today has been charged with murder and attempted murder.

At least 14 people died when the taxi driver reportedly tried to overtake a long stream of traffic before hitting a truck.

Three other people were also seriously injured in the crash.

The driver, who is not yet allowed to be identified, survived the crash and will appear in court on Monday.

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