Four people believed to be members of the same family, including two children, were killed in a horror crash near East London on Wednesday evening.
The accident happened on the N2 between Amalinda and Hemingways Mall at about 5.30pm.
They were travelling in a vehicle driving from the Qonce direction towards East London when the tragedy struck.
“A Honda lost control, veered off the road and crossed the grass island before colliding with an oncoming Toyota Starlet,” Eastern Cape transport department spokesperson Unathi Binqose said.
“All four occupants of the Honda — a man, woman and two children — died at the scene.
“The Toyota Starlet driver sustained serious injuries and was rushed to hospital.”
A case of culpable homicide has been opened for further investigations.
“Transport MEC Xolile Nqatha expressed shock and sincere condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones in this accident,” Binqose said.
“It is not clear whether they are members of the same family, but it appears to be a mother, father and two children.”
Daily Dispatch
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.