Ford Ranger crashes into two cows on R61 near Bolothwa turn-off

Three people escaped serious injury after a Ford Ranger collided with two cows on the R61 near the Bolothwa turn-off on Friday evening, 2 October 2026.

Emergency services attended the scene following the motor vehicle accident (MVA).

According to the emergency medical services triage report, the Ford Ranger was carrying three occupants — two men and one woman.

All three patients were assessed and classified as green, indicating that they did not require urgent medical attention.

The occupants declined transport to hospital after being assessed at the scene.

Emergency services reported that there were no entrapments and no fatalities.

The circumstances surrounding how the Ford Ranger collided with the two cows have not been provided.

Motorists travelling along the R61 and other surrounding roads are urged to remain alert, particularly in areas where livestock may stray onto the roadway.