A truck driver who ploughed into several vehicles in the Jozini CBD, killing eight people on Wednesday, has been arrested.
KwaZulu Natal police have confirmed that the 48-year-old driver was charged with drunk driving and culpable homicide.
The truck ploughed into two buses, one minibus taxi, one bakkie and a car amongst others. Eight people were declared dead on the scene, while paramedics treated 32 other people for moderate to critical injuries.
Police spokesperson, Nqobile Gwala says the driver is expected to appear in court soon.
Meanwhile, CCTV footage has emerged of the horrific crash.
In the video, from cameras at a petrol station across the road, the sugarcane truck can be seen coming down a very busy intersection.
It crashes into a car, taxi and pedestrians before coming to a stop.
