The Eastern Cape Transport Department has confirmed that five people have been killed in a collision between two vehicles on the N2
near Mooiplaas outside KuGompo City.
The Department’s spokesperson, Unathi Binqose, says one person was injured and taken to hospital in the crash that happened on Tuesday morning.
He says one of the vehicles burst into flames on impact.
The driver, who is believed to be a teacher, was burnt beyond recognition.
The affected stretch of the road is closed.
