Mthatha – Seven people have died in a multiple vehicle crash along the R61, near Beyele outside of Mthatha in the Eastern Cape.
ALS Paramedics spokesperson Garrith Jamieson said the collision involving two bakkies and a minibus taxi occurred on Wednesday, 31 December 2025.
He said ALS Paramedics were alerted about the New Year’s Eve tragedy at about 10:30 am.
Jamieson said when paramedics arrived on scene, they found out that two bakkies and a Taxi had collided, leaving multiple fatalities and casualties.
“A triage was set up by EMS Eastern Cape,” Jamieson said.
“Some patients were rushed to nearby Hospitals and Clinics by Private vehicles for the urgent care that they required.”
He said ambulances and rescue services worked to free the entrapped casualties before transporting critically injured patients to nearby Hospitals.
“Unfortunately, seven people (Six Females and 1 Male) passed away due to their injuries sustained,” said the ALS Paramedics spokesperson.
The road was closed while emergency personnel worked on the scene.
At this stage, the events leading up to the crash are unknown; however, police were on the scene.
