Five people killed in fatal Lephalale accident

A horrific motor vehicle accident which occurred on Friday evening along the R518 road in Lephalale, Limpopo claimed the lives of five people.

Reports indicate that a sedan apparently overtook and collided head-on with an oncoming vehicle. The drivers of the two vehicles lost their lives on the scene, together with three female passengers.

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Six injured passengers were ferried to nearby hospitals. Law enforcement officers have not ruled out the possibility of reckless driving while awaiting formal investigations.

Limpopo MEC for Transport and Community Safety, Violet Mathye, has sent her condolences to the affected families.

“On behalf of the people of Limpopo, I wish to extend our condolences to the families of those who perished and wish the injured a speedy recovery,” said Mathye.

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“These are difficult times, and we are comforted by the fact that our Lord will eventually heal the pain,” she added.

“Noting that this is a busy weekend due to religious gatherings and family activities, the department will strengthen the visibility of law enforcement officers on our roads. Drivers are urged to avoid reckless driving at all costs and be patient with one another to arrive alive.”