Johannesburg – The death toll of an accident in Fields Hill, Pinetown, has risen to 23, KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo said.

One of those injured in the accident had died in hospital on Saturday morning, he said.

There were no further details.

On 5 September, 22 people were killed and many injured when an articulated truck rammed into four minibus taxis and two cars at the intersection of the M13 and Richmond Road.

A huge crowd gathered in Hammarsdale on Saturday for the funeral of four of the victims. Among the mourners were several high profile dignitaries including eThekwini Mayor James Nxumalo, KwaZulu-Natal Agriculture MEC Meshack Radebe and Dhlomo.

Former provincial premier and current African National Congress Treasurer General Zweli Mkhize also attended.

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