Cape Town – Five people have died following a devastating multi-vehicle collision on the N10 between Cookhouse and Gqeberha on Sunday, 30 November.
According to The South African, the crash involved two trucks and a bakkie, with emergency responders confirming multiple fatalities at the scene.
As reported by PE Express, Eastern Cape Department of Transport spokesperson Unathi Binqose confirmed the latest casualty update: “A total of five people have died — two males and three females — in that accident.”
He added that two others sustained injuries and were rushed to Andries Vosloo Hospital for urgent medical care.
Binqose further explained the difficulties authorities faced in gathering accurate information.
“The remoteness of the area and poor mobile-phone network coverage are contributing to delays in the flow of information from the crash site.”
This made real-time coordination challenging for emergency crews.
🚨 Eastern Cape Transport confirms a #FatalCrash on the N10 between Cookhouse & Gqeberha – 5 lives lost (2 trucks + bakkie). EMS still on scene, road closed. Remote area & poor cell coverage slowing updates. Working with police & EMS; further details to follow. pic.twitter.com/n0lD8yYtEC
— SA NATIONAL TRAFFIC UPDATES (@lnnocent191535) November 30, 2025
The collision prompted the temporary closure of the N10, with traffic diverted while rescue workers cleared debris and stabilised the scene.
The tragedy comes just as Transport Minister Barbara Creecy launched the country’s annual festive-season road-safety campaign. According to The Citizen, authorities are urging motorists to exercise heightened caution as traffic volumes begin to rise ahead of the holidays.
The Eastern Cape remains one of the provinces most affected by high-fatality crashes during peak travel periods. As stated by the Department of Transport in previous communications, the province continues to battle “a pattern of avoidable road deaths” linked to speeding, fatigue and unsafe overtaking.
WATCH | Transport Minister Barbara Creecy announced that, for the first time in five years, the country has managed to cut the road death toll by 700 this year, adding that everything is set for the festive season. pic.twitter.com/zMxWdb1Mys
— SABC News (@SABCNews) November 30, 2025
The cause of Sunday’s multi-vehicle crash is still under investigation.
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Compiled by Lisabeal Nqamqhele
