Overview
- Police and transport officials say the collision occurred Wednesday on the N2 near Bulembu Airport outside eQonce in the Eastern Cape.
- According to the Department of Transport, a Toyota Hilux carrying six occupants allegedly struck the side of a Mercedes-Benz before colliding with a Nissan Navara.
- Five occupants of the Hilux and both occupants of the Navara died at the scene, including a minor.
- All three people in the Mercedes survived, with two injured patients transported to Grey Hospital for treatment.
- The Road Traffic Management Corporation confirmed seven fatalities and said the cause is still being investigated as authorities proceed with a culpable homicide case.