21 killed in road accident in South Africa's Western Cape

CAPE TOWN - At least 21 people were killed in a road accident in the Western Cape province of South Africa, local media reported on Monday.

The accident occurred at around 11:30 pm (2130 GMT) on Sunday night on the N1 highway between Prince Albert and Leeu-Gamka in the province, involving two minibus taxis and a station wagon, according to media reports.

The cause of the accident is still under investigation.