Two people were injured in an accident involving three vehicles on the R538 between Mganduzweni and White River on Monday September 18.

According to Martin Jeffrey of Emer-G-Med, one vehicle was travelling on the R538 from Mganduzweni to White River when another vehicle allegedly tried to overtake it. He said the driver of a third car travelling in the opposite direction tried to swerve out of the way to avoid the overtaking vehicle, but reportedly lost control and hit a bakkie.

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Jeffrey said two people were injured. A man sustained lacerations to his head and was transported by Emer-G-Med to Kiaat Private Hospital, while a woman sustained some soft tissue injuries to her shoulder and was transported to Themba Hospital.

The vehicle that allegedly caused the accident did not stay at the scene of the crash.

The spokesperson for the Department of Community Safety, Security, and Liaison, Moeti Mmusi, confirmed the incident and said the road has since been cleared for traffic after one lane had been closed.

He also called on motorist to be vigilant on the roads at all times. He said when drivers are tired, they must park and rest before they continue with their journey.