Fatal accident on P185 Skyhill road

ER24 and Midfire EMS treated and transported two people with injuries ranging from serious to moderate.

July 6, 2025

Kerry Bird Less than a minute

A car is parked next to an ambulance at night. — Emergency service on the accident scene. Photo: Kerry Bird

Emergency services responded to an accident scene involving two vehicles on the P185 by Skyhill this morning, July 6, at around 3:30.

Two people were killed on scene.

ER24 and Midfire EMS treated and transported two people with injuries ranging from serious to moderate.

The road is currently closed. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes.

A truck that has been damaged by a fire. — One of the vehicles involved in the accident. Photo: Kerry Bird

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July 6, 2025

Kerry Bird Less than a minute

Arisja Misselhorn

I have been a journalist for more than 30 years. I worked for Caxton and Beeld and also for my own publication. I returned to Ridge Times in 2018. I became editor for Ridge Times, Standerton Advertiser and Streeknuus in 2023. I completed numerous courses throughout the years, and I have won several awards.