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29 May 2026
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Horror taxi-bus crash claims 10 lives in Mpumalanga
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Ten people died following a head-on collision between a minibus taxi and a bus on the R39 between Standerton and Morgenzon in Mpumalanga early on Wednesday morning, 20 May 2026. The crash occurred about 5km outside Standerton, just before dawn, when the two vehicles collided. All fatalities were occupants of the minibus taxi, which included the driver. South African Police Service and emergency medical services responded to the scene, where multiple injured passengers were treated.
Eight passengers died at the scene, one passed away while being transported to the hospital and a tenth victim succumbed to their injuries at Standerton Hospital. Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison spokesperson Moeti Mmusi said the bus driver sustained minor injuries and one bus passenger escaped unharmed. Two individuals from the minibus taxi were rushed to the hospital with serious injuries.
Reports indicated heavy mist and low visibility in the area at the time of the collision. Authorities from the Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison noted that while investigations are underway, reckless and negligent driving cannot be ruled out
Under investigation
Authorities say the exact cause of the crash remains under investigation, although negligence and reckless driving are suspected.
Police investigations are continuing as officials work to determine the circumstances that led to the fatal collision.
Sources: The South African, South African Government News Agency
Eight passengers died at the scene, one passed away while being transported to the hospital and a tenth victim succumbed to their injuries at Standerton Hospital. Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison spokesperson Moeti Mmusi said the bus driver sustained minor injuries and one bus passenger escaped unharmed. Two individuals from the minibus taxi were rushed to the hospital with serious injuries.
Reports indicated heavy mist and low visibility in the area at the time of the collision. Authorities from the Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison noted that while investigations are underway, reckless and negligent driving cannot be ruled out
Under investigation
Authorities say the exact cause of the crash remains under investigation, although negligence and reckless driving are suspected.
Police investigations are continuing as officials work to determine the circumstances that led to the fatal collision.
Sources: The South African, South African Government News Agency