Seven Killed In Fatal Head-On Crash On M17 In Gqeberha

Seven people have lost their lives following a devastating head-on collision on the M17 between KwaZakhele and Motherwell in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape.

The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon and involved a mini-SUV and a manganese truck travelling in opposite directions.

According to authorities, the mini-SUV, carrying three men and four women, was en route from KwaZakhele towards Motherwell at the time of the crash.

Fatal M17 Crash In Gqeberha Leaves Seven Dead

Emergency services confirmed that all seven occupants of the mini-SUV were declared dead at the scene.

The driver of the manganese truck survived the collision and was treated for trauma.

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Provincial transport officials have indicated that the circumstances leading up to the crash are still under investigation.

A case of culpable homicide has been opened as authorities work to determine the cause of the incident.