Police open culpable homicide case following fatal crash in Karoo
Police spokesperson Chris Spies says the cause of the crash is yet to be established.
Police in Leeu Gamka, Central Karoo, Western Cape, have initiated a culpable homicide investigation following a fatal crash on the N1 highway on Sunday night, which claimed the lives of 21 individuals and left several others gravely injured. The incident involved three vehicles, and the cause of the crash remains undetermined, according to police spokesperson Chris Spies.
Upon arrival, officials discovered two Toyota minibus taxis and a regular motor vehicle. Out of the crash's 21 victims, 18 sustained multiple injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene, while three others suffered serious injuries and were airlifted to hospitals, where they also succumbed to their injuries. The remaining 18 individuals were transported to nearby medical facilities for treatment.
Traffic authorities have confirmed the tragic toll of the accident, reporting that 21 people lost their lives in the collision involving the three vehicles on the N1 road in the Klein Karoo region.
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