Seven people died in a head‑on collision between two cars on the N4 toll road between Machadodorp and Belfast in the early hours of Saturday
One passenger was seriously injured and taken to Belfast hospital.
Mpumalanga MEC for community safety, security and liaison Jackie Macie said the cause of the accident is still under investigation, but preliminary indications point to dangerous overtaking and excessive speed as possible factors.
He reiterated the province’s call for motorists to be extremely vigilant, especially at night when visibility is reduced. He also urged drivers to take regular breaks on long trips.
“We are again appealing to motorists to be extremely vigilant, especially at night when visibility is reduced. Roads are shared spaces and drivers must do all in their might to prevent needless loss of life from deadly crashes,” he said.
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