A head-on collision between a truck and a car on the R23 in Mpumalanga claimed the lives of four women and left several others injured.
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Four women were killed in a head-on collision between a sedan and a truck on the R23 between Volksrust and Perdekop in Mpumalanga on Friday night.
Moeti Mmusi, spokesperson for the province’s Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison, said the deceased were passengers in the sedan.
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He said four others, including the driver of the sedan and three other passengers, sustained injuries and were rushed to a hospital in Standerton for medical treatment.
Mmusi said the truck driver sustained minor injuries.
“The exact cause of the crash is still under investigation by law enforcement authorities. However, reckless and negligent driving cannot be ruled out at this stage. We urge motorists to exercise extreme caution, especially on priority routes such as the R23.”
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Mpumalanga’s MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Jackie Macie, extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and wished those who were injured a speedy recovery.
“We are again pleading with motorists to play their part by using the road responsibly. We should all contribute towards making the road safer by always obeying the rules of the road and driving with maximum concentration.”
He said road accidents were not only costly in terms of human lives, but they also affected the economy of the country.
“Billions of rands are spent on compensating victims through the Road Accident Fund,” said Macie.
Authorities have urged road users to exercise patience, avoid risky overtaking, and obey traffic regulations.
