Girl child amongst fatalities in N1 Makhado accident

A five-year-old girl and a female driver died following a multiple-vehicle accident on the N1 Limpopo near Makhado, next to Mountain View, after Witvlag and before the tunnel on Friday.

The accident, which occurred this morning at approximately 08:00, involved a collision between a Toyota heavy motor vehicle, a Toyota light delivery vehicle, and a Toyota sedan. The driver of the heavy motor vehicle and two other passengers sustained injuries.

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Preliminary investigations suggest that reckless driving may have contributed to the cause of the accident. An investigation will probe into this. The road was also temporarily closed for emergency services.

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The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety have sent their condolences to the families and loved ones of the deceased and wished those injured a speedy recovery.

“We extend our sincerest condolences to the families and loved ones of the deceased and wish those injured a speedy recovery.

“This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for all road users to exercise caution and responsibility. The Department urges all road users to prioritise their safety and that of children, especially during peak travel periods.”