OUDTSHOORN, South Africa – Two distinct motor vehicle accidents unfolded on roads outside Oudtshoorn on the evening of Friday, December 5, 2025, occurring within a span of less than three hours. Emergency responders attended both scenes, where multiple individuals required medical attention, though no deaths were reported.
The initial crash happened at approximately 18:40 on the Kango Bergoord road. A white BMW, traveling in the direction of Oudtshoorn, deviated from the roadway while navigating a curve. The vehicle struck an embankment and subsequently overturned. Two people were associated with this incident. Upon arrival, emergency services encountered one male individual at the site who had sustained head injuries. This person received immediate on-scene treatment. The second individual, believed to have been in the BMW as well, had already departed the area and been conveyed to a hospital via private transportation prior to the emergency team’s arrival.
The subsequent accident took place around 21:20 on the Welgeluk road. In this collision, a white Nissan Sentra impacted the rear of a blue VW Golf. Each vehicle was occupied by a single male driver, resulting in two people involved overall. The driver of the Nissan Sentra was assessed and stabilized directly at the accident location before being transported to a hospital by ambulance. The driver of the VW Golf was also taken to a hospital for a comprehensive medical evaluation to address any potential injuries.
Both incidents involved light motor vehicles and occurred under evening conditions. Authorities have emphasized the importance of maintaining safe speeds while driving, particularly on curved or rural roads like those affected. No additional information regarding the precise causes, such as weather conditions or mechanical factors, has been disclosed at this time. The events highlight ongoing road safety concerns in the area, with several individuals requiring hospital care following the crashes.
