Easter horror: Eastern Cape crash claims seven lives

Author: Alex PatrickPublished on: April 5, 2026Country: South Africa

Crime & Law

Easter horror: Eastern Cape crash claims seven lives

Seven people died in a head-on collision on Easter Sunday in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. The accident involved a Renault Triber with seven occupants and a Fuso truck. The circumstances of the crash have not yet been detailed by authorities.

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