Ten people died and approximately twenty-four others sustained serious injuries in a crash on the R42 near Delmas, Mpumalanga, on the morning of June 24, 2024[1][2][6]. The incident occurred at the intersection of the N12 and R42, when a mini truck collided in a side-swipe manner with a minibus taxi as the taxi took an off-ramp from the N12 onto the R42 towards Delmas[2].
The minibus taxi, reportedly registered in Mozambique and transporting Mozambican nationals towards Emalahleni, was struck by a truck heading to Bronkhorstspruit[2]. Eight occupants of the minibus, including the driver, died at the scene, with six others seriously injured. Two passengers in the truck also lost their lives, while eighteen people, including the truck driver, were seriously injured[2]. All injured individuals were transported to nearby hospitals.
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) immediately launched an investigation into the crash. Preliminary statements from local authorities highlighted possible factors such as driver fatigue and reckless driving, but confirmed that the investigation would cover all possible causes[1].