Two minors among eight killed in N17 crash near Ermelo

Seven VW occupants and a Toyota driver died in the early-morning collision between Ermelo and Davel.

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Vehicle involved in fatal head-on collision on N17 near Ermelo — Two sedans were involved in a fatal head-on collision on the N17 near Ermelo early this morning. Photo: Sourced/online

Eight people, including two minors and six adults, were killed in a head-on collision between a Toyota and a Volkswagen sedan on the N17 between Ermelo and Davel early this morning.

The crash happened near the Ermelo Toll Plaza at about 01:30.

Seven of the deceased were occupants of the Volkswagen, while the Toyota driver was the sole occupant.

Debris scattered across the N17 following a fatal crash near Ermelo — Debris from the vehicles was scattered across the N17 following the fatal head-on collision near the Ermelo Toll Plaza. Photo: Sourced

The cause of the crash is not yet known. An investigation has commenced.

Mpumalanga MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison Jackie Macie urged motorists to obey the rules of the road and adjust their driving to weather and road conditions.

He also conveyed his condolences to the families of the deceased.

Read more about Macie’s road-safety warning and the department’s response in the Highvelder’s printed edition.

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Wayne van der Walt 1 minute read

Wayne van der Walt

Wayne van der Walt, with around 15 years in the media industry, is editor of Highvelder Newspaper. His accolades include Frewin Awards for Newspaper of the Year and Front Page of the Year, and FCJ Photographer of the Year, among other honours.