KwaZulu-Natal: At 07H21 Tuesday morning Netcare 911 responded to reports of a collision on the R33 in Greytown.

Reports from the scene indicate that a mini-bus taxi, truck and a bakkie were involved in a collision.

Medics assessed the scene and found that twelve people had sadly lost their lives while multiple others had sustained moderate to serious injuries.

The road has been closed in both directions as investigations take place.

One treated all the patients will be transported by various ambulance services to nearby hospitals for further treatment.