Four killed in head-on crash on N2 at Bhoboza off-ramp, KZN

Four people killed in head-on collision on the N2

According to IOL, two men and two women were killed in a head-on collision involving a Hyundai H1 and a minibus on the N2 at the Bhoboza off-ramp in Inkosi uMtubatuba Local Municipality, KwaZulu‑Natal, on Sunday night.

Official response and condolences

KwaZulu‑Natal MEC for Transport and Human Settlements Siboniso Duma said he received a report about the accident at 2am from the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) team after they had cleared the scene. According to IOL, Duma conveyed his deepest condolences to the families of the victims.

“In times like these, we are always called upon to show compassion. In this regard, we have assigned teams from my office and the department to be closer to the bereaved families.”

Context from the department

According to IOL, department spokesperson Ndabezinhle Sibiya said the crash follows a string of horrific collisions in July that claimed lives.

According to IOL, Sibiya described a July 18 crash on the R612 at Braemar near KwaDumisa in which five people died after a VW Polo lost control on a downhill bend, left the roadway, overturned, then returned to the road and crashed into barriers. He also referenced a July 4 head-on collision on the R34 Memel Road in Newcastle in which six people died and two victims were burnt beyond recognition.

“Although we have ensured RTI visibility and heightened road safety campaigns, economically active people who were breadwinners have had their lives destroyed.”

Aftermath

According to IOL, the department said teams from the MEC’s office and the transport department have been assigned to support the bereaved families following the N2 crash.