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At Least 21 Killed in South Africa Highway Crash
A serious crash happened on a highway in South Africa.
Two minibus taxis hit each other head-on.
Then an SUV crashed into the taxis.
At least 21 people died.
Several other people were badly hurt.
Three victims were taken to a hospital but had already died when they arrived.
The crash happened near the towns of Prince Albert and Leeu-Gamka.
Officials closed the highway and are investigating what happened.
At least 21 people were killed in a multi-vehicle crash in South Africa’s Western Cape Province.
Two minibus taxis reportedly collided head-on before an SUV crashed into them.
The crash occurred Sunday night between Prince Albert and Leeu-Gamka, about 380 kilometers east of Cape Town.
Several people were seriously injured, while three victims died after being taken to a hospital.
The N1 highway was closed, and authorities opened an investigation into the collision.
- Who
- Passengers and occupants of two minibus taxis and an SUV were involved; at least 21 people died and several others were seriously injured.
- What
- A head-on collision between two minibus taxis was followed by an SUV crashing into them.
- Where
- The N1 highway between Prince Albert and Leeu-Gamka in South Africa’s Western Cape Province, about 380 kilometers east of Cape Town.
- When
- Sunday night; the death toll was reported Monday and may change as the assessment continues.
- Why
- Authorities said the crash began when the two minibus taxis collided head-on; the cause of that initial collision remains under investigation.
Key facts
- Deaths
- At least 21 people
- Location
- Between Prince Albert and Leeu-Gamka, Western Cape Province
- Distance from Cape Town
- Approximately 380 kilometers east
- Vehicles involved
- Two minibus taxis and an SUV
- Injuries
- Several people were seriously injured
- Road closure
- The N1 highway was closed at the crash scene
- Investigation
- The Road Traffic Management Corporation opened an investigation
- Death toll status
- Authorities said the toll may change as emergency services continue assessing the scene
Quotes
Road Traffic Management Corporation
South Africa’s road safety authority reporting on the crash investigation and death toll
“may change as emergency services and authorities in the Western Cape continue their assessment of the scene.”
telegraphindia.com
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