Urgent Alert: Two Cars Collide Near Quarry Exit

News Alert: Two Polo Vivos Collide 10km Outside Komani Near Quarry Exit — Motorists Urged to Be Extra Vigilant 

A serious collision involving two VW Polo Vivos has just occurred approximately 10 kilometres outside Komani, directly at the exit from the quarry on the road leading towards Lessyton. The incident took place shortly after nightfall and has caused significant concern for motorists travelling along this route.

According to a resident who passed the scene moments after the crash, SAPS and ambulance services are already in attendance, with emergency responders assisting those involved. At this stage, no photographs are available, and the extent of injuries has not yet been confirmed.

The road where the crash occurred is a well-known danger zone for motorists. Community members frequently report issues such as poor visibility, high night-time traffic, and uncontrolled livestock near the roadway. Motorists are warned to exercise extreme caution on this stretch, as cows are currently on or near the road, making driving conditions more dangerous at this time.

Why This Stretch of Road Is High-Risk

The Komani–Lessyton road, especially around the quarry exit and the nearby Lesseyton turn-off, has become a hot spot for night-time dangers. The combination of:

• Low lighting,

• Sharp visibility drop-offs,

• Fast-moving vehicles, and

• Livestock movement,

creates an environment where drivers must remain fully alert at all times.

Many local residents travelling toward Lessyton or using the N6 toward Bloemfontein have expressed ongoing frustration and fear about these conditions. Night-time travel is particularly risky as animals, pedestrians, and even stalled or slow-moving vehicles can appear with little to no warning.

Active Warning for Motorists Right Now

Drivers currently travelling:

• Towards Lessyton,

• Past the quarry exit,

• On the N6 heading in the Bloemfontein direction,

• Or returning to Komani after dark,

are urged to slow down immediately and proceed with extreme caution.

Emergency teams remain on the scene, and traffic flow may be temporarily affected. Motorists should reduce speed when approaching the area and avoid overtaking or driving too closely to other vehicles.

Safety Tips for All Road Users Tonight

• Lower your speed when approaching rural turn-offs or dark stretches.

• Use full beams when safe to do so to improve visibility.

• Increase your following distance, giving yourself more reaction time.

• Stay alert for animals, particularly cows, which are known to move onto the roadway unexpectedly.

• Be cautious of pedestrians, especially near rural homesteads.

• Report stray livestock to authorities if spotted near the roadway.