Five people were killed in a head-on collision involving a VW and BMW sedans on the N1 North outside Louistrichardt in Vhembe. It is alleged that the driver of a VW sedan was overtaking when he collided with an oncoming vehicle.
Both drivers were killed instantly together with three passengers. A passenger who survived with serious injuries was rushed to a hospital in Louistrichardt.
Reckless driving has been cited as a possible cause of the accident. This is a second fatal head-on accident reported on the N1 North in the past 48 hours.
Transport and Community Safety MEC, Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya is worried about the reckless behaviour leading to loss of lives. The MEC is cautioning motorists to reduce speed and avoid overtaking unnecessarily
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“IT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE THAT EVERYDAY WE WAKE UP TO SAD NEWS OF PEOPLE KILLED BY RECKLESS DRIVERS WHO HAVE NO REGARD FOR LAW. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILIES OF THOSE WHO LOST THEIR LOVED ONES IN THE HORRIFIC CRASH. WE HOPE OTHER DRIVERS WILL LEARN FROM THIS AND MAKE SURE WORK TOGETHER TO REDUCE FATAL CRASHES ON OUR ROADS”
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