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Two die in collision outside Mbombela

A bakkie and a bus carrying learners collided on the KaMagugu road near the Mbombela Sewage Plant.

November 11, 2023
Bongekile Khumalo Less than a minute
The scene of the collision on the KaMagugu road. > Photos: Van Wettens Breakdown Services

A collision between a bakkie and a bus on the D2296 KaMagugu road near the Mbombela Sewage Plant claimed two lives and two others sustained slight injuries, today November 11.

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According to the spokesperson for the Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Moeti Mmusi, the two deceased and the two injured were occupants of the bakkie.

The scene of the collision on the KaMagugu road. > Photos: Van Wettens Breakdown Services

“The injured were transported to Rob Ferreira Hospital.”

He said there were no fatalities or injuries among the bus commuters.

The road remained closed for a recovery for a short time and has been cleared.

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November 11, 2023
Bongekile Khumalo Less than a minute

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Bertus de Bruyn is based in Mbombela, Mpumalanga. De Bruyn has been employed by Caxton since 2009. After a short sabbatical of two years, De Bruyn is back at the place he called home, Caxton, at Lowveld Media. He is currently the digital content manager, but has 14 years of journalism skills, news editor, and acting editor duties behind his name.
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