Four women died today, July 13, on the N4 between Malalane and Hectorspruit, when two hatchbacks, a bakkie, and an articulated truck crashed into each other. The four were occupants of one of the hatchbacks that collided head-on with the bakkie.

The driver of the same hatchback sustained serious injuries.

The driver and four passengers of the other hatchback sustained minor injuries. All the injured people were transported to the nearby Shongwe Hospital for medical treatment.

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The crash is now subject to an investigation by the safety engineering team in the Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison (DCSSL), the SAPS and the Road Traffic Management Co-operation.

Moeti Mmusi, the spokesperson of the DCSSL, confirmed that they are investigating the cause of the accident and cannot yet confirm how the accident happened.

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The Mpumalanga MEC for the DCSSL, Jackie Macie, urged motorists to be cautious at all times when they are on the road.

“Let us all use the road cautiously to avoid these deadly crashes. We must obey the rules. It is very devastating for other people to lose their lives due to the reckless behaviour of other drivers on the road,” said Macie.

He also sent condolences to the bereaved families and wished those who were injured a speedy recovery.