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Four people were killed and eight others injured in a nine-vehicle crash on the R555 near Middelburg on Monday afternoon, 6 July 2026.
According to reports, an articulated truck travelling from Middelburg towards Emalahleni allegedly lost control and collided with a vehicle ahead. Several other vehicles were subsequently involved in the collision, with some reportedly crashing into steel that had spilled from the truck.
The crash involved the articulated truck, four light delivery vehicles, one SUV and three other motor vehicles. The truck reportedly caught fire following the impact. Five people sustained serious injuries, while three others suffered minor injuries and were transported to hospitals in Middelburg and Emalahleni.
The four deceased were declared dead at the scene. Emergency services, paramedics and law enforcement responded to the incident, while the cause of the crash remains under investigation.