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Three Dead in Eastern Cape Head-On as SUV Bursts Into Flames

Authorities move to tighten holiday road checks following the deadly Eastern Cape crash.

Overview

  • A head-on collision on the R67 between Seymour and Whittlesea killed three people after an SUV and a sedan crashed and the SUV caught fire.
  • The sedan's lone driver died at the scene, and two people trapped in the SUV were burnt to death.
  • A 13-year-old boy escaped the burning SUV and is receiving treatment at Frontier Hospital.
  • Police opened a culpable homicide case and are investigating whether reckless driving played a role.
  • Separate crashes in Limpopo also left people dead and injured, and transport officials urged motorists to obey the rules during the busy Easter travel period.