Fifteen people have died in a head-on collision involving an SUV and a minibus taxi on the N9 just outside Graaff-Reinet.
The incident which occurred on Monday morning, saw the SUV,
a Mazda CX5, with six occupants, and a fully loaded minibus taxi traveling from
the Western Cape towards the Eastern Cape.
PICTURE SUPPLIED: X - @_arrivealiveEastern Cape transport department spokesperson Unathi
Binqose said all six occupants in the SUV died on the scene, along with seven
occupants from the minibus taxi.
The South African National Taxi Council's (SANTACO)
spokesperson, Mmatshikhidi Rebecca Phala, says the accident is a stark reminder
of the importance of road safety and the need for all road users to exercise
extreme caution, especially over the festive period.
"SANTACO calls our drivers and all road users to
exercise extreme caution when traveling, adhere to all road safety regulations,
avoid reckless and negligent behavior on the roads and to prioritize safety
above all else.
"We also urge the relevant authorities to intensify
their efforts to ensure road safety and to hold accountable those who flout
road safety regulations. SANTACO will continue to work tirelessly to promote
road safety and to support the families of the deceased."
SANTACO President, Motlhabane Abnar Tsebe, urged road users
to be safe on the roads.
"We are deeply disturbed by the continued loss of life
on our roads, despite our intensified efforts to promote road safety. We urge
all South Africans to prioritize safety above all else and to exercise extreme
caution when traveling."
Done By: Esobusi Mkangelwa
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