Eight people, including two children, were killed in a devastating head‑on collision between a Toyota sedan and a Volkswagen sedan on the N17 toll road near the Ermelo Toll Plaza early Sunday morning.
The accident occurred at around 1.30am.
Seven of the victims were occupants of the Volkswagen, while the eighth was the driver of the Toyota, who was alone in his vehicle. No additional injuries were reported.
Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of the crash but reckless or negligent driving has not been ruled out. An investigation is under way.
Mpumalanga MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison Jackie Macie expressed condolences to the bereaved families and urged motorists to exercise greater caution.
“Motorists must obey the rules of the road and adjust their driving in line with prevailing weather and road conditions. Greater vigilance is a must, especially when visibility is affected,” Macie said.
- Eight people, including two children, died in a head-on collision between a Toyota sedan and a Volkswagen sedan on the N17 toll road near Ermelo Toll Plaza.
- The accident happened at approximately 1.30am on Sunday morning.
- Seven victims were in the Volkswagen, while the sole occupant of the Toyota driver also died.
- No other injuries were reported, and the cause of the collision is under investigation with reckless driving not ruled out.
- Mpumalanga MEC Jackie Macie urged motorists to obey road rules and exercise caution, especially in poor visibility conditions.
Eight people, including two children, were killed in a devastating head‑on collision between a Toyota sedan and a Volkswagen sedan on the N17 toll road near the Ermelo Toll Plaza early
Seven of the victims were occupants of the Volkswagen, while the eighth was the driver of the Toyota, who was alone in his vehicle. No additional injuries were reported.
“Motorists must obey the rules of the road and adjust their driving in line with prevailing weather and road conditions. Greater vigilance is a must, especially when visibility is affected,” Macie said.
