By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Photo Credit: Arrive Alive.
Six people believed to be university students have been confirmed dead in a head-on collision between a minibus taxi and a truck on the N2 between Alice and Bizana on Saturday, 14 November 2026.
Fullview understands minibus taxi crossed into the path of an oncoming Mercedes-Benz truck heading from Kokstad to Mzamba.
According to Unathi Binqose, a spokesperson for Eastern Cape Department of Transport, preliminary investigation shows that the Toyota Quantum crossed into the path of the oncoming truck, resulting in the head-on collision.
However, the exact circumstances surrounding the collision remain subject to the investigation.
Three people sustained serious injuries, while another three sustained slight injuries. The injured were attended to by emergency services and transported for medical treatment.
The deceased identities are yet to be formally confirmed.
This latest accident comes a day after seven people lost their lives in another collision on the N2 near Ndabakazi, further south, highlighting the devastating loss of life on the province’s roads.
Binqose said Transport MEC Xolile Nqatha has extended his condolences to the families affected by the tragedy.
“We cannot allow such tragedies to become just another statistic. We urge all drivers, particularly those transporting passengers, to exercise extreme caution, ensure their vehicles are roadworthy and adjust their driving to road conditions. Every life matters, and we all have a responsibility to make our roads safer,” said Nqatha.