An accident which occurred between Leeuwfotein and Motete T-junction, involving two vehicles, claimed the life of a driver of the hatchback and left the bakkie driver seriously injured.

According to 24 Seven Logistics’ Derick Maidment, the accident occurred 5km from the Motetema T-junction at 06:50 on Wednesday.

The collision involved a Renault Cleo hatchback, which was travelling in the direction of the Motetema T-junction, and a Ford Ranger bakkie which was headed towards the Leeuwfontein area.

Derick stated that there were no brake marks on the road, which makes it difficult to determine what might have led to accident.

Authorities are investigating the real cause of the collision. The deceased had not been identified at the time of going to print.

The injured woman who was driving the Ford Ranger bakkie was initially transported to the Groblersdal Hospital.

Gunmar Ambulance Services later took her to Mediclinic in Polokwane due to the seriousness of her injuries.