8 Dead in N2 Empangeni Crash Between Truck and Vehicle
Tragic Collision on N2 in KZN Leaves 8 Dead, 16 Injured
Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal – A fatal collision between a truck and a light delivery vehicle on the N2 highway early Sunday morning (11 May 2025) has claimed eight lives and left sixteen others injured, according to emergency responders.
Crash Details
- Time: Occurred in early morning hours
- Vehicles Involved: Truck vs. passenger transport delivery vehicle
- Casualties:
- 8 fatalities (declared dead at scene)
- 16 injured (transported to nearby hospitals)
- Response: KZN Private Ambulance Service provided emergency care
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident.
Public Concern Over Road Safety
South Africans expressed alarm on social media about frequent truck-related accidents:
- “Every day we lose lives on our roads. Cherish your loved ones.” – Trust Kekana
- “Truck drivers need proper rest periods.” – Lesiba Thaba
- “Initial reports caused confusion about victims’ identities.” – Thirtee Four
Related Road Tragedy
This follows another devastating crash in the Eastern Cape on 4 May 2025, where 15 people died in a taxi-bakkie collision near Adelaide.
Source: Briefly News, SABC News