University students are believed to be among at least six people who were killed in a car crash on the N2 from Alice towards Bizana in the Eastern Cape.
The provincial transport department said a taxi and a truck were involved in a head-on collision on the route.
Preliminary investigations have so far revealed that one driver crossed into the path of oncoming traffic, which resulted in the incident, while fatigue has not been ruled out.
Six other people who sustained injuries were rushed to a nearby hospital.
Provincial transport department spokesperson Unathi Bhinqose said the identities of the deceased have not been confirmed.
“Sadly, we can confirm the death of these six young people following this crash that happened on the N2 near Maxesibini/Mount Ayliff. It happened at approximately 7 o’clock this morning when a minibus taxi they were travelling in from Alice towards Bizana collided head-on with a truck, resulting in the death of these young souls.”
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Sihle Jezile
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