Archive · 14 Sep 2026
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.
- When
- Sunday night; the death toll was reported Monday and may change as the assessment continues.
- Where
- The N1 highway between Prince Albert and Leeu-Gamka in South Africa’s Western Cape Province, about 380 kilometers east of Cape Town.
- Why
- Authorities said the crash began when the two minibus taxis collided head-on; the cause of that initial collision remains under investigation.
- 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
