The number of deaths on Eastern Cape roads has risen to 11 as the long weekend draws to an end. Accidents yesterday morning claimed four lives, and seven on Saturday.
Provincial health spokesman Sizwe Kupelo said the three other occupants in the Mercedes-Benz were rushed to hospital in critical condition.
Also yesterday, a taxi driver lost his life after he lost control of his taxi while travelling on the R61 between Misty Mount and Mthatha. His passenger was rushed to hospital.
On Saturday a man and three women died in a minibus taxi that collided with a truck, and another three people were killed at Emaqhinebeni near Mthatha.
By Nonsindiso Qwabe – DispatchLIVE

