Four Killed in Tragic N2 Collision Near eMkhondo — MEC Urges Road Caution

MPUMALANGA – Four people have tragically lost their lives in a head-on collision on the N2 Road between eMkhondo and Pongola on Sunday morning.

According to police reports, the crash involved a light delivery vehicle (LDV) and a sedan. Three of the deceased — two men and a woman, including the sedan’s driver — were occupants of the car. The fourth victim, a woman, was a pedestrian found near the wreckage of the LDV.

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All four victims were declared dead at the scene. The male driver of the LDV and a child passenger sustained serious injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital in eMkhondo for urgent medical care.

Authorities say the cause of the accident is still under investigation, but reckless driving has not been ruled out.

Mpumalanga MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Jackie Macie, expressed his condolences to the bereaved families and wished the injured a swift recovery.

“Motorists must always be alert on the road. Every driver must obey the rules, prioritize their own safety, and that of others to prevent needless loss of life and life-changing injuries,” said Macie.

This latest incident adds to a worrying trend of fatal crashes on Mpumalanga’s major routes, prompting renewed calls for stricter road safety adherence as the festive season approaches.