QONCE, Eastern Cape – 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.

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

“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.

He added there was a minor that died in the vehicle accident as well.

A case of culpable homicide has been opened, and investigations are underway.