Rescue teams responded to a crash on the R310 Helshoogte Road in Stellenbosch on 4 February 2026, where two vehicles collided and five people sustained injuries ranging from minor to serious, reports Cape town Etc .
The scene drew local emergency services and paramedics, who stabilised the patients before they were taken to nearby hospitals.
The collision unfolded during daylight hours on a route frequented by commuters and tourists. Officials warned that even short stretches of the R310 can become hazardous when traffic volume rises or when drivers fail to adjust speed for changing road conditions. The Arrive Alive report noted two vehicles were involved and confirmed the number of casualties.
