22-04-2025
Tshwane reports only three accidents over Easter
Tshwane reports only three accidents over Easter
Over the Easter weekend the Tshwane Emergency Services Department (ESD) responded to only three accidents, two of which resulted in fatalities,
Spokesperson Lindsay Mnguni said the first major incident occurred just after midnight on the N1/N14 interchange in Centurion on Friday, April 18.
He said that a car with five occupants overturned and firefighters from Centurion Fire Station were called.
Mnguni added that the victims were treated for minor to life-threatening injuries.
'Sadly, one of the patients was trapped, and despite our firefighters' best efforts to extricate him, he succumbed to his injuries due to the severity of the crash,' said Mnguni.
'The remaining patients were transported to Kalafong Hospital by Gauteng Emergency Medical Services.'
The second incident took place on the N4 near the Sasol Garage in Bronkhorstspruit at 06:39 in the morning, when two minibus taxis collided.
Mnguni said that one passenger was trapped in the wreckage and had to be rescued by firefighters.
He said five patients sustained serious injuries and were taken to Bronkhorstspruit Hospital.
'At approximately 10:27, a fatal accident occurred at the corner of Pierneef Street and 29th Avenue in Villieria.'
Mnguni said a motorbike and a light motor vehicle collided, resulting in the motorcyclist's death on impact.
He added that firefighters from both Innesdale and Central Fire Stations responded to the scene, using rescue tools to free the driver trapped in the light motor vehicle.
'The injured driver was treated and transported to Zuid-Afrikaans Hospital by private ambulance.'
The causes of these accidents have not yet been determined, but Mnguni emphasised the importance of remaining vigilant on the roads.
'We continue to encourage all motorists and road users to stay alert and exercise caution, especially during the Easter holiday period,' he said.
Mnguni encouraged residents to report any fire or rescue incidents by calling 107 toll-free or 012 358 6300/6400.
He also reminded the public to provide clear, accurate information when reporting emergencies for a prompt response.
Other local emergency services reported no major incidents over the weekend.
VEMRU spokesperson, Casper Visser, mentioned that in Pretoria East no noteworthy incident occurred over the Easter weekend.
Similarly, Cert SA spokesperson, Ruan Heyns, said Centurion experienced a relatively calm Easter period.
While the Tshwane region reported a relatively low number of accidents, the broader road safety campaign has shown positive early results.
Minister of Roads and Transport, Barbara Creecy, noted that while complete Easter road accident statistics are still undergoing quality assurance and verification, preliminary data indicates a promising trend across the country.
'Our early indications are that the road safety campaign has been effective, and the public has responded positively to our messages,' Creecy said.
'However, I prefer not to release any statistics until the Easter weekend concludes. I don't want to jinx the good record we've had so far.'
She also revealed that preliminary data shows a significant decrease in both crashes and fatalities across most provinces, with the exception of Mpumalanga, which continues to report higher incidents.
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