Multi-Car Crash Kills 21 In South Africa
Authorities said the cause remains under investigation as rescue crews continue recovery and forensic work and the N1 stays closed in both directions.
- On Sunday, 21 people died and three others sustained serious injuries when two minibus taxis and an SUV collided on a highway in South Africa's Western Cape province between Leeu-Gamka and Prince Albert.
- Police have opened a culpable homicide investigation into the crash, with the highway remaining closed in both directions between Leeu-Gamka and Prince Albert to facilitate ongoing forensic recovery and scene clearance.
- Western Cape Mobility mobilized Fire & Rescue Central Karoo and Metro EMS Central Karoo, advising motorists to use an alternative route via Prince Albert Road Station along the R407 that adds roughly 200km to journeys.
- Police told AFP that "several other occupants" had been hospitalised, while Forensic Pathology Services continue to clear the scene following the collision at approximately 2130 GMT on Sunday.
- In 2025, 11,485 people were killed in road crashes in South Africa, underscoring authorities' warnings about exercising extreme caution on long-distance routes through remote areas like the Karoo.
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The collision of three vehicles on the highway in the Western Cape region of South Africa resulted in at least 21 deaths and a number of serious injuries.
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cedarnews.netA head-on collision between two minivans and a third vehicle in South Africa's Western Cape province killed 21 people. According to local authorities, several people were also injured. According to the government agency responsible for South Africa's roads, the RTMC, it is not yet clear what caused the accident. The third vehicle may have collided with the minivans after their collision. Important highway The Cape Times writes that the accident …
At least 21 killed, four seriously injured in crash between two minibuses, car in South Africa
RTMC added that the N1 is closed in both directions and urged drivers to avoid the area, expect significant delays, and follow instructions given by authorities operating at the scene.
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The Independent (US)Multi-vehicle crash in South Africa leaves at least 21 dead
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