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Five from one family killed in N2 Umzumbe head-on

The matter has been handed over to the Saps for further investigation.

November 15, 2025
Shona Aylward 1 minute read
Emergency service on the crash scene. Photos by department of Transport and Human Settlements.

A devastating head-on collision on the N2, before the Umzumbe River Bridge, claimed the lives of five people from the same family last night.

According to a media and public statement issued at 21:00 by MEC for Transport and Human Settlements Siboniso Duma from Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, the accident involved a Suzuki light motor vehicle and a seven-seater minibus.

Emergency services at the horrific N2 crash scene before Umzumbe River Bridge last night.

Three children, aged between three and five, and two adults believed to be the mother and father, died instantly. Two other victims – a woman and a 14-year-old boy – were rushed to the nearest hospital for urgent care.

From the seven-seater, two people were injured.

“We wish to express our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased,” said Duma.

Duma added that, as per procedure in such horrific cases, the matter has been handed over to the Saps for further investigation.

Traffic backed up on the N2 as responders work through the night at the active crash scene.

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November 15, 2025
Shona Aylward 1 minute read

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Shona Aylward is a vastly experienced journalist working as a senior reporter. Aside from her extensive community involvement and story writing, she is also involved in creative page layout, and the various media platforms. Shona began her career with Caxton at the Southlands Sun. Previous to this she worked in the marketing industry for surf magazines. Shona is a renown 'greenie' and champions environmental causes. She is also Mom to a number of dogs and cats, and the occasional uninvited snake. When she can find some spare time, it's usually to the beach that she heads.
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