The Minister of Transport, Mr. Fikile Mbalula has been informed of a major road crash that occurred in the early hours of Friday morning in Tshwane, Gauteng. 

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) informed the Minister of a road crash that occurred on Friday 10 June 2022 at approximately 05:50 on the M17 road in the Akasia area, Tshwane where a Bus and a truck were involved in a partial head-on type crash. 

The crash resulted in 15 fatalities, including both drivers, a further 42 persons sustained injuries and were transported to hospital. 

“This is a terrible and chilling road crash with many lives lost and many more people sustaining injuries. It is another sad reminder that road safety is a collective responsibility that requires all hands on deck.  I send out a clarion call to all South Africans to work with government in this important work.   Motorist must always ensure their vehicles are roadworthy and exercise maximum vigilance on our roads.  We are working to increase law enforcement visibility and progress is being made to ensure traffic law enforcement is 24-hour, 7-days job in all Provinces.  I convey my sincere condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in this tragic crash and pray for those injured to recover,” Minister Mbalula said. 

The Road Traffic Management Corporation is investigating the root cause of the crash. 

 

Issued by Department of Transport