Two people were killed and three others sustained serious injuries in an accident involving two vehicles on the R538 towards the Kruger National Park at 10:00 today, Wednesday, March 9.

The injured were rushed to Matikwane Hospital.

The deceased and injured are all Mozambicans. They were on their way to work in Mkhuhlu when the accident occurred.
Both drivers sustained minor injuries. Only one vehicle carried passengers.

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According to the driver of one bakkie, Paris Nkongwane, there were six people in his vehicle.
He claimed that the driver of the vehicle in front of him turned without indicating. “The bakkie in front did not give a signal on time that he was going to turn to the right. I tried to swerve but it was too late. I hit the side of the other bakkie and lost control of my vehicle, which overturned and rolled twice before it stopped. One of the people killed was sitting in the front passenger seat, and the other with those who were injured, on the back,” he said.

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The spokesperson for the Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Moeti Mmusi, confirmed that two Mozambican nationals died in the accident and four were injured.
The scene had been partially cleared for traffic but one vehicle has not yet been towed away.

“An investigation is under way to determine the cause of the accident. Motorists are urged to drive with caution when approaching the area or use alternative routes to avoid delays. I would like to call on motorists to always be cautious on the road, and give a signal on time if they are going to turn or stop. Condolences to the family of the deceased and we wish the injured a speedy recovery,” Mmusi said.