Two people were killed this morning in a head-on collision on the R50 near Daybreak in Delmas.

Emergency personnel arrived at the scene of the accident, which occurred at around 06:00, and found two light motor vehicles severely damaged, with both drivers still trapped inside.

Both drivers were declared dead at the scene.

News soon broke that one of the motorists was Graeme Bath (58), the husband of Diane Bath, a DA Councillor at the Victor Khanye Local Municipality.

Condolences from Delmas residents have since been pouring in on various social media groups.

A heartbroken Diane and her son were present at the scene of the accident.

The identity of the second victim is still unknown, but according to available information, her family has been informed of her death.

All emergency services responded to the scene and had to use the Jaws of Life to extricate the bodies of the two victims from their vehicles.

The cause of the accident is currently under police investigation.