Huguenot Tunnel remains closed on Monday following truck incident
Commuters are facing heavy delays as the N1 Huguenot Tunnel stays closed after a major vehicle fire, forcing traffic diversions across several Western Cape routes.
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Suspect killed by police after ramming car into Manchester synagogue
Four people were injured outside a Manchester synagogue after a car ploughed into a crowd during Yom Kippur, sparking terrorism fears.
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More than 21 children survive horror accident on Stoffelton Road bridge
A taxi carrying 21 schoolchildren plunged off the Stoffelton Road bridge near Pietermaritzburg this morning, but thanks to fast action from residents and emergency services, all the children survived.
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Three children killed in Imbali taxi accident
Three children have died and nine others were injured in an Imbali taxi accident after a minibus ploughed into a daycare centre in Pietermaritzburg.
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WestJet botched landing at Sint Maarten airport caught on camera
A WestJet Boeing 737-800 suffered a hard landing at Sint Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport on September 7, 2025, causing damage to the aircraft but no injuries.
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Fatal accident on N1 north disrupts Johannesburg traffic
A deadly N1 north accident involving a minibus taxi has caused major traffic delays in Johannesburg, with motorists urged to use alternative routes.
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Fiery collision near Ysterberg Mountain kills five
Five people have died in the Ysterberg Mountain accident after a head-on collision between two sedans on the N1 highway in Limpopo.
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Andrew Blackwood-Murray: Week one yields no trace of missing pilot
Search teams are still looking for Andrew Blackwood-Murray, the 61-year-old pilot who crashed into the sea off Durban, using advanced sonar equipment but finding no trace after a week.
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More details surface about tragic Brackenfell accident
Four young adults were killed and two others seriously injured after a car crashed into a tree and caught fire in Brackenfell on Saturday evening.
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M1 accident: Bus slams into six cars after passenger fights driver
Several people were injured in an M1 accident after a bus veered into oncoming traffic when a passenger reportedly wrestled the steering wheel from the driver.
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MyCiTi bus crash M5: Passengers escape safely after highway fire incident
A MyCiTi bus caught fire on the M5 highway near Berkley Road, but no injuries were reported as passengers had already disembarked.
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A24 plane crash: Russian passenger jet found burning near Tynda, no survivors
The A24 plane crash near Tynda, Russia, has left all 48 people on board dead after the Angara Airlines jet disappeared from radar and was later found burning in a remote forest area.
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R71 truck explosion affects traffic in Magoebaskloof
A gas truck explosion on the R71 in Magoebaskloof has forced a road closure and fire response, with traffic now diverted to George’s Valley Road.
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Zeusch Aviation clears the air on deadly London Southend Airport crash
Four people have died after a Zeusch Aviation aircraft crashed at London Southend Airport; an investigation is now underway.
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Western Cape concerned at 23 deaths on province’s roads in one week
Between 30 June and 6 July 2025, 23 people lost their lives in 23 crashes on Western Cape roads.
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Diogo Jota dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
Portuguese footballer Diogo Jota, aged 28, has died in a car accident in Spain along with his younger brother, Andre Silva.
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Watch: Final moments of fatal Brazil hot air crash caught on camera
A hot-air balloon carrying 21 people crashed in southern Brazil, killing eight and injuring several others.
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Who is Vishwashkumar Ramesh? – What we know about the Air India crash lone survivor
A lone survivor, 40-year-old Vishwashkumar Ramesh, emerges from the tragic Air India Dreamliner crash as investigators probe the cause.
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Black box expected to provide answers to fatal Air India crash
Investigators have recovered the black box from the Air India crash that killed over 240 people, and the data is expected to reveal what caused the disaster.
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Eastern Cape torrential weather today: Four killed in minibus accident
A fatal minibus crash on the N2 outside East London, killing five people, occurred amid harsh weather in the Eastern Cape, which has also triggered road closures and power outages.
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Remains of missing Pyper Cherokee ZSKFB recovered with all passengers dead
The wreckage of the missing Pyper Cherokee ZSKFB was found in Greytown, KZN, with all three passengers dead; authorities have launched a full investigation.
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Argentinian moviegoer survives freak accident during ‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’ screening
A woman celebrating her birthday was injured when part of a movie theater ceiling collapsed during a screening of ‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’ in Argentina.
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Two confirmed dead after Cuauhtémoc crashed into Brooklyn Bridge
A Mexican navy training ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, killing two people and injuring 19 others during a promotional visit to New York.
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Minister to mark one-year anniversary of George building collapse
Last month an independent forensic investigation into the building collapse in the Western Cape revealed systemic failures at multiple levels.
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Footage of Jeju Air Flight 2216 crash surfaces online [video]
A video showing the final moments of Jeju Air Flight 2216 has surfaced, revealing a deadly crash linked to bird strikes that killed 179 people.
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Cwecwe’s mother survives horror car accident: Here’s what we know
The mother of the young girl at the centre of the Bergview College rape case survived a car crash en route to meet with police investigators.
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Saldanha air show ends in tragedy after pilot plummets to death
A pilot flying an Impala Mk1 jet died in a crash at the West Coast Air Show in Saldanha Bay, bringing the event to a tragic end on Saturday afternoon.
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R21 Ekurhuleni bus crash kills 12: Here’s the latest
Twelve people were killed in a horrific bus crash on the R21 near OR Tambo International Airport, on Tuesday morning.
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N12 Daveyton accident today: Here’s what we know
Four schoolchildren died and five others were critically injured in a collision on the N12 near Daveyton, Ekurhuleni, prompting road closures and an ongoing investigation.
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Truck carrying elephants overturns on Olifantskop Pass
A truck carrying four elephants overturned on Olifantskop Pass while en route to a private reserve.