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Five people were instantly killed in a head-on collision involving a fully-loaded minibus taxi, one of the deadly crashes that left nine people dead in the Eastern Cape on Monday.
The accident, described as the worst by the provincial transport department, occurred on the N2 near Phakade between eMaXesibeni and Kokstad.
A Toyota Quantum and a Volvo sedan collided head-on, leaving five people dead at the scene and three s seriously injured.
The injured were rushed to hospital.
In another incident, a pedestrian was fatally struck by a tow truck at the 40-Junction on the R61 near Tsomo, while a separate crash on the R63 near Maqoma (formerly Fort Beaufort) claimed three lives.
Provincial transport MEC Xolile Nqatha extended condolences to the affected families, and urged road users to change their behavior.
“Today’s tragic loss of nine lives is a painful reminder that our roads demand the highest level of vigilance from every one of us,” he said.
Nqatha urged motorists to exercise patience, avoid dangerous overtaking and remain fully alert at all times.
“The fatal crash near Tsomo shows again that motorists and pedestrians must share responsibility for safety.
“Drivers must slow down in areas where people walk and pedestrians must avoid risky crossings and use designated areas wherever possible.”
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