By Mapaballo Borotho
- Two people have died following a collision involving two SUVs on the N17 in Springs.
- Four other occupants, believed to be members of the same family, were injured and taken to hospital.
- Emergency services used the Jaws of Life to free the trapped drivers from the wreckage.
A tragic accident has claimed the lives of two people and left four others fighting for their lives in Springs, east of Johannesburg.
The crash occurred on Sunday evening, 2 August 2026, on the N17 and involved two SUVs.
City of Ekurhuleni Emergency Services spokesperson William Ntladi confirmed that both drivers were declared dead at the scene after sustaining fatal injuries.
“On arrival, it was discovered that both drivers of the two SUVs were still trapped behind the steering wheels of their vehicles.
The rescue team had to use specialised hydraulic rescue equipment (Jaws of Life) to gain access, free and recover the trapped patients and the deceased drivers from the two wrecked vehicles,” he added.
The four injured occupants, who are believed to be members of the same family, were treated at the scene before being transported to a nearby medical facility for further treatment.
“The entire road had to be temporarily closed for the duration of the rescue operation.
The incident was handed over to City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department officers for on-scene investigations, the removal of the deceased to a pathology facility, and road rehabilitation due to oil spillage and debris from the crashed vehicles.”
Ntladi urged members of the public to continue practising patience, prioritise road safety and obey the rules of the road while driving.
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