MBOMBELA – Several accidents in and around the city have claimed the lives of at least five people this weekend.
Three people were killed and two others injured when the drivers of a minibus taxi and another vehicle collided with each other on the R40 near the N4 intersection at Crossing Shopping Centre at about 00:40 on Sunday.
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The cause of the accident is not yet known. However, it was clear from what was visible on the scene yesterday morning that the impact must have been massive, with several pieces of debris and a windscreen scattered across the stretch of road.
According to a media statement by Netcare 911, its paramedics worked alongside other services on the scene to stabilise injured occupants. Three people were declared dead on the scene. One person was found to be in a critical condition while another sustained minor injuries. They were transported by ambulance to various hospitals in the area for further medical care.
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In another accident, a biker lost his life between Graskop and Hazyview on Saturday. Although a source with whom Lowvelder had spoken to confirmed the incident, very little was known about the cause or particulars of the deceased.
A motorist was also declared dead on the scene of an accident on the N4 in the Crocodile Gorge on Sunday afternoon. The driver of the vehicle, who had been travelling in Malalane’s direction, lost control over the vehicle and collided with a barrier. The driver was declared dead on the scene and two other occupants were taken to a nearby hospital.
