Fifth Cow Crash in Seven Days Reported Between Komani and Whittlesea

A vehicle collided with a cow on the R67 near Tambo Village between Komani and Whittlesea on Friday evening, leaving two people injured and adding to a growing series of livestock-related crashes on roads across the district.

The collision occurred at about 6.30pm on 12 June 2026.

Emergency services responded to the scene after reports that a vehicle had struck a cow on the roadway. A girl and an adult woman sustained injuries and were transported to Hewu Hospital for treatment.

No fatalities were reported and no occupants were trapped in the vehicle.

Traffic officials, emergency medical services and breakdown personnel attended the scene.

The latest incident is now the fifth reported collision involving cattle on roads around Komani in just seven days.

The alarming sequence began on 6 June, when six people were injured after a vehicle struck a cow on the R61 near Tarkastad.

On 7 June, another vehicle collided with a cow near Lesseyton, leaving one person injured.

A third cow-related collision was reported on 8 June, prompting renewed warnings about livestock roaming freely on major roads.

On 10 June, three women were injured after another vehicle struck a cow near Komani.

Now, just two days later, another crash has occurred near Tambo Village.

The frequency of these incidents is becoming increasingly concerning for both motorists and emergency responders. In less than a week, multiple vehicles have been wrecked, numerous people have been injured and emergency resources have repeatedly been dispatched to preventable crashes involving livestock.

While motorists are often left with damaged vehicles and hospital visits, the consequences can be far worse. A collision with a large animal at highway speeds can easily result in serious injury or death.

The latest crash once again highlights the ongoing danger posed by livestock wandering onto public roads, particularly during the evening hours when visibility is reduced.

With five reported incidents in seven days, road users are being urged to exercise extreme caution when travelling on rural routes around Komani, Whittlesea, Tarkastad and surrounding areas.

For many residents, the concern is no longer that these crashes are isolated incidents. They are becoming a recurring pattern on local roads.

Unless livestock owners, authorities and communities work together to address the problem, motorists may continue paying the price for animals that should never have been on the road in the first place.