R38 crash claims four lives near Umjindi
Three people died at the scene while the fourth person who is a child died later in hospital.
A collision involving a truck and two sedans led to the death of four people on Sunday night on the R38 between Manzana and Umjindi.
It is believed that one of the vehicles lost control and collided with a truck from the side before colliding head-on with another sedan.
Three people died at the scene while the fourth person who is a child died later at the hospital.
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Two people are in a critical condition due to the severity of the injuries and they are in ICU at the hospital while two more people sustained serious injuries and they are currently receiving treatment at the nearby hospital in Mbombela.
It is believed the people involved in the crash are related. The investigation into the crash is underway.
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Mpumalanga Community Safety, Security and Liaison MEC, Gabisile Shabalala has expressed a concern over these crashes saying they need to be curbed. She also called on road users to note that being safe on the road is a collective responsibility of all role players including drivers and vehicle owners.
