Three people, including two tourists from the United Kingdom, have been killed in a multiple-vehicle crash on the N4 Toll Road near Ngodwana in Mpumalanga.
The crash happened on Wednesday afternoon, 16 September 2026, when a truck travelling on the D799 Kapsehoop Road allegedly failed to stop at the intersection and collided with three vehicles travelling on the N4.
The vehicles involved were two light delivery vehicles (LDVs) and a sport utility vehicle (SUV).
According to the Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison, the driver and a passenger travelling in the SUV, both from the United Kingdom, were killed in the collision.
The driver of one of the LDVs also died at the scene. The three victims reportedly died on impact.
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The drivers of the truck and the second LDV sustained serious injuries and were transported to Kiaat Hospital for medical treatment.
Emergency services remain at the scene while authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The N4 is partially closed in the area, with traffic moving slowly. Motorists travelling through the area are urged to approach the scene with caution and allow for delays.
The MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison has expressed condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
The circumstances leading to the crash are still under investigation.
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