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South Africa road accident kills 21 people in Western Cape

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A severe road accident in South Africa's Western Cape Province resulted in at least 21 fatalities and four serious injuries. The collision occurred on Sunday night between Prince Albert and Leeu-Gamka, involving two Toyota minibus taxis and a Suzuki SUV. Authorities confirmed that 18 individuals died at the scene, with three more succumbing to their injuries after being transported to a hospital. AI

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South Africa road accident kills 21 people in Western Cape

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    South Africa road accident kills at least 21 people

    Two minibus taxis collided head-on, and an SUV crashed into them on one of South Africa’s main highways, killing at least 21 people and leaving four others seriously injured, authorities said on Monday. The crash on Sunday night in the Western Cape Province took place between the…

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