A Devastating Accident occurred on Sunday night, July 2, 2023, on the N9 highway near Middelburg in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. The Collision involved a Heavy-Duty Truck a Fully loaded Mini bus taxi, Resulting in the tragic Deaths of 15 Individual, including two Infant.
Incident Details:
According to unathi Binqose, the Provincial Transport Department Spokesperson, the Incident unfolded When the truck Driver lost Control after Hitting a Stray animal on the Road. In an Attempt to Regain control, the Truck’s trailer Overturned and Landed on the Minibus taxi Traveling in the Opposite direction. All 15 Occupants of the Minibus taxi, Including the Driver, were Killed at the Scene. Among the Deceased were Nine women, Five men, a two-Month-old baby, and a two-year-old Toddler. The Truck driver Sustained Minor Injuries.
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Victims’ Background:
It has Been Reported that the Victims were Returning to Cape Town after Attending a Funeral in Tsolo, a Town in the Former Transkei Region. Many of the Deceased were Closely Related, Either by Blood or Friendship, Highlighting the Profound impact of the Tragedy on the Community.
Investigation and Response:
A Case of Culpable Homicide has been Opened at the Local police Station for Further Investigation. The Bodies of the Deceased have been Transferred to a Government Mortuary in Komani for Identification Purposes. Authorities are Urging road user and Animal Owner to take Precautions to prevent such Accident in the Future.
This Incident Underscore the Critical need for Enhanced road Safety Measures and Vigilance to Prevent Similar Tragedie.