Three people died in a crash involving two vehicles on the R63 between Maqoma and Adelaide in the Eastern Cape. One of the vehicles caught fire after the incident.
Two of the victims were burned beyond recognition, while the other deceased was the driver of the other vehicle.
Provincial Transport Spokesperson, Unathi Binqose, says an inquest docket has been opened.
Yes, we can confirm, unfortunately, three people sustained serious injuries in an accident involving a Polo and a Focus. Unfortunately, it was a head-on collision, and the Polo caught fire. Our law enforcement officers are still on the scene trying to clear the scene.