Vehicle Hits Cow in Night Crash on R392 Near Komani

A single-vehicle crash was reported on Monday evening, 30 March 2026, after a motorist collided with a cow on the R392 near the Zwarrtwater turn-off outside Komani.

The incident occurred at approximately 19:39, with emergency services, traffic officials and police responding to the scene.

Vehicle badly damaged after impact

According to available information, the vehicle struck a cow before coming to a stop. The impact caused significant damage to the vehicle.

The circumstances leading up to the collision have not been confirmed.

Three occupants taken to hospital

Emergency Medical Services treated three male occupants at the scene.

No fatalities were reported.

Authorities respond to scene

Emergency responders, including ambulance services, traffic officials and police, attended to the scene. The vehicle was later removed.

Ongoing risk of livestock on roads

Motorists travelling along the R392 and surrounding rural routes are urged to remain cautious, particularly at night when visibility is reduced.

Collisions involving livestock continue to pose a risk in the area, especially on stretches where animals may enter the roadway unexpectedly.