Six Die in Ekurhuleni Car Plunge into Zonkizizwe River

A tragic accident occurred on the R550 in Ekurhuleni when a Mazda sedan overturned and plunged into the Zonkizizwe River, resulting in the deaths of six occupants who were all declared dead at the scene. Emergency services, including firefighters and the City of Ekurhuleni Disaster and Emergency Management Services (DEMS), responded promptly to a distress call and recovered the submerged vehicle along with the bodies. The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department, with possible factors including poor road conditions, speed, and driver error, especially as the R550 is known for sharp bends and poor lighting at night. Authorities have urged motorists to exercise extra caution when driving in the area and have called for anyone with information about the incident to come forward. In a separate accident in Germiston, also in the Ekurhuleni area, three adults died and two others were hospitalized following a crash involving stationary objects, highlighting multiple recent road safety concerns in the region. Investigations continue for both accidents as authorities work to notify families and determine contributing factors.