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Four killed in accident on the R38 near Low’s Creek

The road is currently closed and emergency personnel are on the scene.

Four people were killed in a collision that involved two vehicles on the N4 near Low’s Creek today, May 27. The collision involved a Toyota Hilux and a Volkswagen Polo.

All the deceased were declared dead at the scene by Emer-G-Med paramedics.

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Martin Jeffrey of Emer-G-Med said they received a call about a serious accident at around 18:45. Upon their arrival, they found that the vehicles had collided head-on and four had died from their injuries.

According to Jeffrey, on arrival, paramedics found that the Polo had three occupants, but they had succumbed to their injuries.

Nearby, the lifeless body of another victim was found. The driver of the Toyota sustained minor injuries and was transported to the Matsulu clinic for further medical treatment.

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He added that the cause of the accident is unknown at this stage. The R38 is closed while emergency personnel and police examine the scene. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes to avoid delays.

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Tumelo Waga Dibakwane

Tumelo Waga Dibakwane is a seasoned journalist, who started his career in 2012. He is actively involved in a variety of socio-economic stories that affect communities in the Lowveld at a grassroots level. He has covered a myriad of stories, some of which have highlighted the plight of township and village life.
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