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Highway collision in South Africa leaves at least 21 dead

A multi-vehicle crash involving two minibus taxis occurred along the N1 highway in Western Cape Province.

The short version

  • At least 21 people died following a multi-vehicle crash on the N1 highway in South Africa's Western Cape Province.[ABC News]
  • The collision occurred late Sunday night between Prince Albert and Leeu-Gamka, involving two minibus taxis and another vehicle.[ABC News]
  • Eighteen individuals died at the scene, while three others succumbed to injuries after being taken to a hospital.[Al Jazeera]

Key facts

  • A multi-vehicle crash on the N1 highway in South Africa killed at least 21 people.[Al Jazeera · ABC News]
  • The incident involved two minibus taxis and another vehicle between Prince Albert and Leeu-Gamka.[ABC News]
  • The crash took place around 11:30 p.m. on Sunday night.[ABC News]
  • Eighteen people were declared dead at the scene, while three died after being transported to a hospital.[Al Jazeera]

Sources

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