Seven Killed In Free State Head-On Collision Between Van And Car

Seven people have been killed after a devastating head-on collision involving a light delivery van and a light motor vehicle in the Free State. The crash happened on the R712 between QwaQwa and Harrismith on Saturday night, 23 May 2026. Emergency services and law enforcement officials rushed to the scene shortly after the accident was The post Seven Killed In Free State Head-On Collision Between Van And Car appeared first on SurgeZirc SA.

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The matter relates to evidence before the Madlanga Commission.

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Seven killed in Free State crash near Sterkfontein Dam

Towa says one person was injured was transported to Thebe Hospital in Harrismith.