Five killed, 60 injured in Eastern Cape head-on crash
· The South African
A head-on collision between a VW Polo and a bus on the N6 in the Eastern Cape on Sunday night killed five people and injured about 60 foreign nationals.
The crash happened between KuGompo in East London and Stutterheim.
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Crash involving bus carrying Zimbabwean nationals
Eastern Cape Transport Department spokesperson Makhaya Khomisa said the bus was carrying about 60 Zimbabwean nationals and was travelling towards Stutterheim when it collided with the VW Polo coming from the opposite direction.
All five occupants of the Polo died in the crash.
Khomisa said the impact forced the car beneath the bus, trapping the victims inside the vehicle.
Emergency teams used the Jaws of Life to remove the bodies from the wreckage.
“The bus and the VW Polo were travelling in opposite directions at the time of the accident. The injured passengers were rushed to the nearest hospital for further medical evaluation,” Khomisa said.
Investigations underway
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash.
Police have opened a case of culpable homicide and reckless driving at Stutterheim police station.
Transport and Community Safety MEC Xolile Nqatha conveyed his condolences to the families of the victims and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
Nqatha also urged motorists to obey the rules of the road.