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QONCE, Eastern Cape – <\/strong>A fatal car crash has claimed lives on the N2 near Bulembu Airport in Qonce earlier today, 11 February, after a Toyota Hilux bakkie collided with a Mercedes-Benz sedan before crashing into a Nissan Navara.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eastern Cape Department of Transport spokesperson Unathi Binqose confirmed the incident, saying preliminary reports indicate the multi-vehicle collision involved the three vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Five occupants of the Hilux and both occupants of the Navara died at the scene. Three occupants of the Mercedes-Benz survived, with two sustaining injuries and receiving treatment at Grey Hospital,” he reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He added there was a minor that died in the vehicle accident as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A case of culpable homicide has been opened, and investigations are underway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There has been a fatal car crash on the N2 near Bulembu Airport in Qonce earlier today, 11 February.<\/p>\n

Eastern Cape Department of Transport spokesperson, Unathi Binqose said that according to preliminary reports, a Toyota Hilux bakkie collided with a Mercedes-Benz sedan before crashing into a Nissan 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