Two cars collide with cow on N6 near Lesseyton

A crash involving two vehicles and a cow on the N6 near Lesseyton village has once again highlighted growing concerns about livestock on roads around Komani.

The incident happened at approximately 18:40 on 27 April 2026, when a Toyota Starlet and an Isuzu bakkie collided with a cow on the roadway.

Emergency services responded to the scene, including EMS, traffic officials and SAPS. One female patient, classified as a yellow triage case, was transported to Frontier Hospital by a Red Alert ambulance for further medical treatment.

No fatalities were reported.

Repeated danger on local roads

This latest crash adds to a pattern of similar incidents on major routes in and around Komani, particularly along the N6 corridor.

Motorists have increasingly raised concerns about livestock wandering onto busy roads, often without warning, especially in low-light conditions.

Residents say these accidents are happening frequently, raising serious safety concerns for road users.

Calls for action

The presence of livestock on national roads remains a major hazard. While road safety operations often focus on driver behaviour, some residents believe more needs to be done to address animals on the roads.

Drivers travelling routes such as the N6 near Lesseyton and surrounding areas continue to face unexpected risks.

Ongoing risk

With steady traffic volumes on the N6, the risk of further collisions remains.

Motorists are urged to remain alert, particularly at night or in rural areas where visibility is limited.