Both lanes of the N2 near Knysna in the Western Cape have reopened to traffic following a serious crash that claimed two lives.
The road was closed in both directions after a collision between a truck and an SUV near the Knysna Lagoon.
The two occupants of the SUV were declared dead at the scene, while the truck driver sustained serious injuries.
Authorities are continuing efforts to remove the truck from the lagoon. The Garden Route District Municipality, SANParks and the Knysna Fire Services are also working to contain a diesel spill in the lagoon.
The cause of the accident is under investigation.
Photos: Supplied
The road was closed in both directions after a collision between a truck and an SUV near the Knysna Lagoon.
The two occupants of the SUV were declared dead at the scene, while the truck driver sustained serious injuries.
Authorities are continuing efforts to remove the truck from the lagoon. The Garden Route District Municipality, SANParks and the Knysna Fire Services are also working to contain a diesel spill in the lagoon.
The cause of the accident is under investigation.
Photos: Supplied
