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A devastating crash in Limpopo on Saturday morning has left five people dead and another injured. The tragic collision happened near the J.G. Strydom tunnel, just outside The Oaks in the Mopani district.

 

According to early reports, a light delivery vehicle (LDV), commonly known as a bakkie, collided head-on with a sedan. The impact was so severe that the bakkie overturned. Sadly, the male driver and four female passengers died at the scene. One other person, who survived the crash, was rushed to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention.

 

Authorities are still investigating the cause of the accident. However, transport officials have said they are not ruling out the possibility that negligence may have played a role.

 

The crash has once again highlighted the dangers on South Africa’s roads, particularly along routes in Limpopo that have seen a string of deadly incidents in recent years.

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Man Killed, Four Injured in Early Morning Crash in Hammarsdale https://mdntvlive.com/man-killed-four-injured-in-early-morning-crash-in-hammarsdale/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=man-killed-four-injured-in-early-morning-crash-in-hammarsdale Tue, 06 May 2025 08:38:09 +0000 https://mdntvlive.com/?p=66793 A man in his 40s lost his life and four others were injured in a head-on collision between a taxi […]

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A man in his 40s lost his life and four others were injured in a head-on collision between a taxi and a light motor vehicle on Mthoko Mkhize Drive in Hammarsdale, west of Durban, early Tuesday morning.

 

The crash occurred just before 5:30am. Emergency services responded swiftly, with multiple ambulances dispatched to the scene.

One of the drivers was found trapped in the wreckage and had suffered fatal injuries. Four other individuals from both vehicles sustained varying degrees of injuries and were transported to hospitals in Pietermaritzburg for treatment.

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The cause of the collision remains unknown, and police have launched an investigation.

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Four Dead, Child Injured in Tragic Crash on R33 Near Vryheid https://mdntvlive.com/four-dead-child-injured-in-tragic-crash-on-r33-near-vryheid/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=four-dead-child-injured-in-tragic-crash-on-r33-near-vryheid Mon, 05 May 2025 05:29:38 +0000 https://mdntvlive.com/?p=66730 Four people lost their lives in a devastating road accident on the R33 Kambula Road near Vryheid in KwaZulu-Natal on […]

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Four people lost their lives in a devastating road accident on the R33 Kambula Road near Vryheid in KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday.

Emergency responders arrived to find that four occupants had already succumbed to their injuries before paramedics could intervene. Among the wreckage, a child was discovered in critical condition.

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Working with Fire and Rescue Services, paramedics managed to stabilize and free the child from the vehicle before transporting them to a nearby medical facility for urgent treatment.

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Tragic Crash in Durban Claims Five Lives During Rush to Hospital https://mdntvlive.com/tragic-crash-in-durban-claims-five-lives-during-rush-to-hospital/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tragic-crash-in-durban-claims-five-lives-during-rush-to-hospital Sun, 27 Apr 2025 09:18:16 +0000 https://mdntvlive.com/?p=66171 Five family members lost their lives in a devastating car accident on Sunday morning while rushing an injured relative to […]

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Five family members lost their lives in a devastating car accident on Sunday morning while rushing an injured relative to the hospital.

 

The accident happened on Eddie Hagen Drive in Cato Ridge, west of Durban, when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, causing it to crash into a concrete drain. The impact was so severe that the car split in half.

 

Emergency responders arrived just before 6 a.m. and found six people involved in the crash. Four individuals were declared dead at the scene, while a fifth victim went into cardiac arrest during rescue efforts and could not be revived.

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The sixth occupant was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.

 

Authorities closed the road to conduct investigations and clear the wreckage, urging motorists to find alternative routes.

 

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Five Die in N4 Head-On Crash as Easter Traffic Begins in Mpumalanga https://mdntvlive.com/five-die-in-n4-head-on-crash-as-easter-traffic-begins-in-mpumalanga/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=five-die-in-n4-head-on-crash-as-easter-traffic-begins-in-mpumalanga Thu, 17 Apr 2025 21:02:19 +0000 https://mdntvlive.com/?p=65361 The Easter weekend began on a tragic note in Mpumalanga after five people were killed in a head-on collision on […]

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The Easter weekend began on a tragic note in Mpumalanga after five people were killed in a head-on collision on the N4 toll road between Belfast and Machadodorp on Thursday afternoon. The accident involved a bakkie and an SUV, according to the provincial Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison.

Three others were seriously injured and rushed to hospital. Emergency services responded quickly to the scene of the crash.

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Department spokesperson Moeti Mmusi said poor weather conditions likely contributed to the accident, as heavy rain had reduced visibility along the road.

Motorists have been advised to seek alternative routes, as that section of the N4 remains closed. It is unclear when the road will reopen.

Authorities have warned road users to be cautious, as traffic volumes are expected to surge across South Africa’s major routes during the Easter period. Historically, the long weekend has been one of the most dangerous times on the roads, with thousands traveling to holiday destinations in a short span of time.

The N3 from Johannesburg to Durban, and the N1 from Johannesburg to Polokwane are expected to be among the busiest routes, alongside the N4 in Mpumalanga. Drivers are urged to be patient and vigilant, especially during peak hours and in high-risk zones.

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