Intercape has confirmed that one of its coaches was involved in an accident on the morning of 27 April 2026 at around 05:40. The coach was travelling from Cape Town to East London.
The crash happened approximately 3 kilometres after Jeffreys Bay on the N2, heading towards Gqeberha. There were 42 passengers on board at the time.
According to video footage from the coach’s onboard camera, a third-party vehicle crossed into the oncoming lane, leading to a head-on collision with the coach. The driver’s quick and professional response helped bring the vehicle to a controlled stop, prioritising passenger safety.
No passengers were injured. A replacement coach was sent out immediately, and all passengers were able to continue their journey safely.
Intercape extends its heartfelt condolences to the family of the driver of the third-party vehicle, who sadly died in the crash. The company also thanked emergency services for their quick response and assistance at the scene.
A female traffic officer has tragically lost her life following a head-on collision with a long-distance bus on the N2 in Jeffreys Bayhttps://t.co/uaMOuY6Xb7#ArriveAlive @EcTransport pic.twitter.com/D6yLN8eDJE
— Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) April 27, 2026