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Two motorists were killed near Centurion. Photo: Stock/Canva

Limpopo: Five people KILLED in horror road crash

According to Limpopo’s Department of Transport, reckless driving could be the cause of the deadly crash which killed all occupants of a sedan

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Two motorists were killed near Centurion. Photo: Stock/Canva

At least five people are reported to have lost their lives in a road accident in Polokwane, Limpopo.

According to the provincial Department of Transport spokesperson Tidimalo Chuene, the crash happened between Mall of the North and the Tzaneen bypass.

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RECKLESS DRIVING SUSPECTED IN ROAD ACCIDENT

Limpopo’s transport department is quoted as having told SABC News that the road crash occurred on Friday evening, 4 August 2023. All the occupants in the sedan were killed in the accident.

The cause of the crash is being investigated, however reckless driving is believed to be what led to it. The department has further expressed condolences to the families of the victims.

“Five people were sadly killed in a motor vehicle accident that happened late on Friday the 4th of August 2023 in Polokwane on the N1 between Mall of the North and the Tzaneen bypass. This happened when a Volvo truck collided head-on with a Toyota sedan killing five occupants of the Toyota sedan. Reckless driving is suspected as possible cause of the accident. As a department we are saddened by the incident and send our condolences to the bereaved families.”

Limpopo Department of Transport spokesperson Tidimalo Chuene

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