10 killed after vehicle reverses down Eastern Cape cliff
Ten people have died in an accident near Mthatha in the Eastern Cape.
The province's Transport Department says the crash happened on a gravel road between Elliotdale and Mtwana Location on Tuesday.
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Spokesperson, Khuselwa Rantjie says it's understood a driver was navigating a steep road when the vehicle came to a standstill - and reversed down a cliff.
"It is alleged that a bakkie carrying up to 12 people overturned, tragically killing 10. Emergency service personnel are still working to investigate the cause of the accident."
Rantjie says all those who died were women. The female driver and a man who was with them survived the crash - but are seriously injured.
It's believed the group had been headed to a church gathering.
