Fourth Cow Crash in Four Days Leaves Three Women Injured Near Komani

The growing danger posed by livestock on roads around Komani was highlighted yet again on Wednesday evening when three women were injured in the fourth reported cow-related crash in just four days.

Emergency services were called to the R61 at approximately 17:45 after a vehicle collided with a cow, resulting in a crash involving a second vehicle.

Three women sustained injuries in the incident. Two suffered minor injuries while a third sustained moderate injuries. All three were transported to hospital for further treatment.

There were no fatalities and no occupants were trapped in the wreckage.

Traffic officials, emergency medical services, recovery teams and police responded to the scene.

The latest crash adds to a disturbing trend that has seen multiple collisions involving cattle reported on roads around Komani in recent days.

Earlier this week, one person was injured after a vehicle struck a cow on the N6 near Lesseyton. Six more people were injured in another collision on the R61 near Tarkastad, while a third livestock-related crash was reported near Komani shortly afterwards.

Wednesday’s incident now brings the total to four reported cow-related crashes in four days.

The repeated collisions are raising serious concerns among motorists, with many questioning why livestock continues to roam freely on major routes despite the obvious danger to road users.

While Wednesday’s crash did not claim any lives, emergency responders warn that the outcome could easily have been far worse. Collisions involving large animals often occur with little warning, particularly after dark, and can result in severe injuries or fatalities.

Authorities have repeatedly urged motorists to exercise caution on rural roads, especially during the evening and early morning hours when visibility is reduced.

Police are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the latest collision.