Three dead in head-on collision in Eastern Cape

Three people have died following a head-on collision between two vehicles near Forty Junctions on the R61 road in Ngcobo in the Eastern Cape.

Fourteen other people sustained injuries in Friday's accident and were rushed to hospital.

The provincial transport department said a Toyota minibus taxi carrying 14 occupants collided with a VW Polo that was carrying 5 occupants and both vehicles were traveling in opposite directions.

Department spokesperson said: "All the injured passengers were rushed to Cofimvaba Provincial Hospital for further medical evaluation. It is alleged that recklessness and negligence were the causes of the accident."

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