KuGombo City car crash kills 2, leaves 12 injured
The provincial Transport Department says alleged reckless and negligent driving caused the accident.
A tragic accident occurred in KuGombo City, Eastern Cape, on Monday night, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to twelve others. The incident took place in Duncan village, where a car and a minibus taxi collided while traveling in opposite directions. The provincial Transport Department attributed the crash to reckless and negligent driving.
Twelve passengers from the Toyota Quantum sustained various injuries during the collision. The driver of the Toyota Quantum managed to escape the crash without any injuries. Emergency services promptly transported the injured passengers to Cecilia Makhiwane and Frere Hospitals for further medical attention.
Authorities have opened a case of culpable homicide at the Duncan Village SAPS for a comprehensive investigation into the incident. The tragic event serves as a stark reminder that road crashes continue to pose a significant public health and development challenge in South Africa. Human behavior is recognized as the primary cause of the vast majority of these accidents.
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