LIMPOPO – Police in Mphephu, outside Thohoyandou, are investigating a case of culpable homicide after an accident along the Maangani and Tshituni road.

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According to police spokesperson Lt Col Moatshe Ngoepe, the accident occurred on Saturday when two motor vehicles (a combi and a double cab) were travelling in opposite directions when they collided head-on.

“Five people were killed and eight people sustained serious injuries and were immediately taken to the Siloam hospital for medical treatment,” he said.

The deceased are were identified as follows :
– Humbulani Manena (37) – the combi driver.
– Mudzumbamo Tshidavhu (23) – the double cab driver.
– Takalani Ndangula (3).
– Jearratha Mudau (22).
– Duncan Mudzwari (4) .

Ngoepe concluded by saying that police investigations continue.

This is not the only case of reckless overtaking reported this weekend as Department of Transport spokesperson, Matome Moremi-Taueatsoala confirmed two other cases in which three more people were killed.

On the N1, near the Parafin bridge, two sedans collided head on after one of the cars overtook on the barrier line.

“The driver and an eight-year-old child died while the driver of the other car sustained injuries,” he said.

In the second accident, Moremi-Taueatsoala says a driver lost control of his vehicle near the Sekuruwe village in the Waterburg district, after another vehicle overtook recklessly.

“The driver realised there was an oncoming vehicle and tried to avoid head on when he overturned. One person was killed and six other people were injured,” he said.

Moremi-Taueatsoala cautioned drivers to be vigilent on the roads and only over take when it is safe to do so.

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