KNYSNA NEWS - Three incidents of motorists hitting cows on the N2 last weekend has been followed by a much more serious incident this weekend which has resulted in six people being hospitalised - and damage to a further two vehicles.
This brings the total number of accidents on the N2 where vehicles have hit cows, to at least five in less than two weeks.
Knysna police spokesperson, Sergeant Chris Spies, confirmed a case of reckless and negligent driving has been opened following an accident on the N2 near the Old Tsitsikamma Bakery on Sunday, August 20.
The accident which happened at about 18:45 is being investigated by the police because of injuries incurred.
"Preliminary investigation indicates that a vehicle, a white Toyota Quantum, was travelling from town when it hit a cow that was crossing the highway. A second vehicle also hit the cow that was still lying in the road at the time. Information available at this stage indicates that six people sustained minor injuries and were taken to hospital by ambulance," confirmed Spies.
Last weekend, on Friday August 11, two cars were damaged after hitting cows, one to the tune of R70 000 while another vehicle may be a write-off.
That same weekend on Sunday night, August 13, another car hit a cow and was also damaged, but details of this accident are not known yet.
Residents have expressed horror on social media about the situation which is dangerous and an ongoing problem.
There may well be other incidents of motorists hitting cows on the N2. Please email elaine@groupeditors.co.za to tell your story.
Read related articles:
• Cows, stones and burning tyres on N2
• Windshields smashed on N2
Read more in Thursday's Knysna-Plett Herald, and online.
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