At least five people have been killed in two separate road accidents in the Eastern Cape.
Provincial traffic spokesperson, Charles Bramwell says four people were killed in a collision on the N2 between Tsolo and Qumbu on Saturday evening, while one person was killed in an accident in East London on Sunday morning.
"On the N-2 between Mthatha and Qumbu, two vehicles collided head-on. It is alleged that an Isuzu double cab hit a horse, lost control, and then collided head-on with an oncoming VW Polo". Bramwell said.
"Four male occupants in the Polo died instantly, while the driver of the Isuzu was admitted to a Mthatha hopsital in a serious condition." he said.
"In a second accident near Amalinda in East London this morning, a Fiat Uno lost control after the driver hit a barrier. The vehicle overturned, and the driver died instantly". Bramwell said.
He said authorities were investigating.
