A head-on collision involving two vehicles on the R40 outside White River today, October 1, claimed the life of a passenger and left two others seriously injured.

iSecure EMS, which responded to the scene, reported that the two injured people were transported to hospital.

The road has been closed, and motorists are advised to use alternative routes.

This is a developing story. Lowvelder will provide more information as it becomes available.

*This article was amended after publication to correct information about the type of vehicles involved.