Five people were killed in the early hours of Sunday when the sedan they were travelling in overturned on D2945 Road between Mgobobodzi and Madadeni.
Mpumalanga's department of community safety, security and liaison said five occupants were burnt beyond recognition. A sixth critically injured person was taken to hospital for treatment.
An investigation will determine what caused the crash.
Mpumalanga MEC for community safety, security and liaison Jackie Macie urged motorists to be cautious.
“We must all respect the rules of the road. With greater caution and considerate driving, more lives will be spared. We must all play our part to bring an end to the devastation that tragedies like these bring to families and communities. This we can do by using the road safely. Motorists must always adjust their driving according to prevailing conditions on the road,” said Macie.
He wished the injured occupant a speedy recovery.
TimesLIVE
'Burnt beyond recognition': Five killed as car rolls in Mpumalanga
Image: Supplied
Five people were killed in the early hours of Sunday when the sedan they were travelling in overturned on D2945 Road between Mgobobodzi and Madadeni.
Mpumalanga's department of community safety, security and liaison said five occupants were burnt beyond recognition. A sixth critically injured person was taken to hospital for treatment.
An investigation will determine what caused the crash.
Mpumalanga MEC for community safety, security and liaison Jackie Macie urged motorists to be cautious.
“We must all respect the rules of the road. With greater caution and considerate driving, more lives will be spared. We must all play our part to bring an end to the devastation that tragedies like these bring to families and communities. This we can do by using the road safely. Motorists must always adjust their driving according to prevailing conditions on the road,” said Macie.
He wished the injured occupant a speedy recovery.
TimesLIVE
READ MORE:
Leclerc bounces back from crash to top second Azerbaijan GP practice
ANC sees parallel structures as an answer to its problems
Hamba kahle, Pravin Gordhan
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
News and promos in your inbox
subscribeMost read
Latest Videos