Three people were killed this morning when an articulated truck and a light delivery vehicle (LDV) were involved
in a side swipe collission on N11 Road between Middelburg and Groblersdal near Doornkop.
Three other people sustained critical injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital in Middelburg.
The deceased and those who were injured were all occupants in the LDV. The driver of the articulated truck escaped with no injuries.
The LDV had six occupants including the driver while the driver was alone. The truck was travelling from the direction of Groblersdal and the LDV was coming from Doornkop.
The cause of the crash is not known at this stage, however excessive speeding and reckless driving are suspected to have caused the crash.
The investigation is already underway.
The Mpumalanga MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Vusi Shongwe is once more urging motorists to use the road cautiously this long weekend.
He says those who are driving long distances should among other things ensure that they rest sufficiently along
the way.
"Motorists should obey the rules and always remain alert. They must also adapt their driving to various prevailing conditions on the road," says the MEC.
Shongwe is sending condolences to the bereaved families and also wishing those who were injured a speedy recovery.
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Issued by the Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison
Enquiries: Moeti Mmusi
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