Two Dead After Vehicle Crashes Into Bridge on R56 Near Molteno

Two people have died following a motor vehicle accident on the R56 near Molteno on Sunday morning, 21 December 2025.

The accident occurred at approximately 07:40 when a vehicle lost control and collided with a bridge along the R56 route. The exact circumstances leading up to the crash are not yet known.

Emergency services responded to the scene shortly after the incident was reported. On arrival, responders confirmed that two occupants were dead at the scene. One person, identified as the driver, was found trapped inside the vehicle and was later removed by emergency services.

Several other occupants were transported to hospital for medical treatment. No further details regarding their condition have been released.

Traffic on the R56 was affected for a period while emergency teams worked at the scene and cleared the roadway. Motorists were advised to drive with caution in the area.

Authorities are expected to investigate the cause of the crash.