One killed in head-on collision near SPCA on R392 outside Komani

A fatal head-on collision on the R392 near the SPCA in Komani claimed the life of one person on Wednesday afternoon, adding to growing concerns over serious crashes on roads in and around the town.

Emergency services and law enforcement agencies rushed to the scene shortly after the collision was reported at about 14:30.

According to emergency response information from the scene, the crash involved a Mazda 3 and a truck. The driver of the Mazda was declared dead on the scene by medical personnel.

The impact left both vehicles heavily damaged as officials worked to secure the area and manage traffic around the scene.

Multiple stakeholders responded to the incident, including EMS personnel, traffic officials, SAPS members, and breakdown and recovery teams.

he exact cause of the collision has not yet been confirmed and is expected to form part of an official investigation.

The crash caused delays along the R392 as emergency personnel attended to the scene and cleared the roadway.

Motorists travelling through the area were urged to drive cautiously and remain alert, particularly on busy regional routes where high-speed collisions can have devastating consequences.