News24 | Eastern Cape govt official dies in head-on collision on N2

An Eastern Cape transport department official died after a head-on collision between a government vehicle and a double-cab on the N2 near Kei Bridge on Sunday afternoon.

An Eastern Cape Department of Transport official died in an accident on the N2 near Kei Bridge on Sunday afternoon.

The official, whose name has still not been publicly released by the department, died after a head-on collision when a government vehicle they were travelling in from East London towards Butterworth collided with a double-cab carrying four occupants who are believed to be family members who were travelling from Butterworth towards East London.

The deceased was travelling with her two colleagues when the accident happened.

Six people sustained injuries during the accident.

The collision occurred at approximately 15:20, provincial transport department spokesperson Unathi Binqose said.

“This tragedy has struck the province particularly hard. Earlier [on Sunday], we had commended motorists for responsible driving after a weekend with no major crashes reported. For this devastating incident to follow so soon afterwards has been difficult for us to digest, as it feels like the good progress we celebrated has been painfully interrupted,” added Binqose.

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A case of culpable homicide, along with reckless and negligent driving, was opened at the Kei Bridge police station for further investigation.

“The department extends its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased official and wishes all the injured a speedy recovery,” added Binqose.

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