Four people were killed on Sunday morning in a head-on collision between a light delivery vehicle (LDV) and a sedan on the N2 Road between eMkhondo and Pongola. Three of the deceased, two males and one female, including the driver, were occupants in the sedan.
The fourth person, a female, was a pedestrian whose body was found closer to the wreckage of the LDV. All victims died at the scene.
The male driver of the LDV and a child passenger sustained serious injuries and were subsequently rushed to the nearby hospital in eMkhondo.
The investigation into the crash is underway, however, reckless driving cannot be ruled out at this stage.
Mpumalanga MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Mr. Jackie Macie is appealing to motorists to be cautious on the road.
"Motorists must always be alert on the road. Every driver must obey the rules, prioritize their own safety and that of other road users to avoid needless loss of life and life-changing injuries," Macie says.
He is also extending condolences to the bereaved families and wishing the injured a speedy recovery.
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Issued by the Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison