Woman killed in bizarre N4 accident

The accident occurred shortly after 7pm when a man driving in the oncoming lane collided with the woman.


A woman from Eastdene was killed on the N4 between the Hendrina and Samora Machel onramps in Middelburg, Mpumalanga.

The accident occurred shortly after 7pm on Monday when a man driving in the oncoming lane collided with the woman and her passenger, Middleburg Observer reported.

According to witnesses, the man crossed the wide grass median into oncoming traffic where the collision occurred.

The driver of the vehicle that caused the accident was immediately taken from the scene for blood-alcohol tests.

The man appeared very confused immediately after the accident, and allegedly attempted to assault a member of the public who asked him why he was driving in the oncoming lane.

A large number of Eastdene residents gathered on the scene shortly after the accident.

The identity of the deceased is yet to be released.

Caxton News Service

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