21 killed in three-vehicle crash on N1 near Leeu Gamka
Twenty-one people died after two Toyota Quantum taxis and a Suzuki Brezza collided on the N1 near Leeu Gamka. The road was closed in both directions while emergency teams worked at the scene.
On Sunday, September 13, a devastating collision on the N1 highway near Leeu Gamka in the Western Cape claimed the lives of 21 people. According to the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), the crash involved three vehicles: two Toyota Quantum taxis and a Suzuki Brezza SUV. The collision occurred approximately 11:30 am between Leeu Gamka and Prins Albert.
The cause of the accident has not yet been determined, and authorities are currently investigating. The Western Cape Government has declared emergency response teams, including medical, traffic, and forensic experts, at the scene. The highway has been closed in both directions, and motorists are advised to use an alternative route via Prince Albert Road Station, R407, and N12, which is approximately 200 km longer.
Western Cape Minister of Mobility Isaac Sileku expressed deep sorrow over the loss of life, while Minister of Health and Wellness Mireille Wenger emphasized the need for support for the injured. SAPS spokesperson Warrant Officer Christopher Spies confirmed that a culpable homicide docket was opened following the accident, as police continue to investigate the cause of the tragic collision.
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