Blinkpan – A heart-wrenching head-on collision between two bakkies claimed the lives of six people on the R542 near Blinkpan, just outside Middelburg in Mpumalanga, on Friday, June 5, 2026.
Both drivers were among the deceased.
In addition, four passengers sustained serious injuries and have been rushed to medical centers in Middelburg and Emalahleni (formerly known as Witbank) for care.
Authorities are actively investigating to ascertain the exact cause of the incident.
The identities of the deceased are being withheld until their next of kin are informed.
Jackie Macie, the Mpumalanga MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, extended her sympathies to the bereaved families and wished a quick recovery for the injured.
“It is crucial for all road users to help prevent such tragedies. Every person on our roads must comply with traffic rules and remain alert at all times,” Macie emphasized.
