South Africa's ex-President Jacob Zuma was involved in a car accident but fortunately escaped unharmed.

According to police reports, a drunk driver collided with his "official armoured state vehicle" on Thursday evening.

However, a prominent member of his uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party alleged that the crash was a deliberate targeting of Zuma.

Currently suspended by the ruling African National Congress (ANC), Zuma is actively campaigning for the MK ahead of the upcoming general election in May.

The incident occurred while Mr. Zuma was traveling with his official protection team on a road in his native province of KwaZulu-Natal around 18:40 local time (16:40 GMT) on Thursday.

"No-one was injured, including members of the Presidential Protection Services. The former president was evacuated and taken to his residence," a brief police statement said.

"No injuries were reported, including among members of the Presidential Protection Services. The former president was safely evacuated and transported to his residence," stated a concise police release.

Authorities have apprehended a 51-year-old individual for charges related to "drunken driving, as well as reckless and negligent driving."