ACCIDENT SCENE: Franschhoek, Stellenbosch: At least two people were killed in a head-on collision between a light motor vehicle and a truck on Tuesday night, 21 July 2026.

The Stellenbosch Municipality said in a statement the accident occurred on the R45 near Paserene Wine Farm outside Franschhoek. Two people were also critically innured and several others sustained slight to minor injuries.

“Officials from Stellenbosch Municipality traffic services, law enforcement, ambulances and SAPS were on the scene,” said the Municipality.