Rise in motor vehicle accidents on provincial roads
The R547, R545, and R544 in Ga-Nala are not in a good state for motorists to use.
Almost 20 vehicles and trucks have been involved in motor vehicle accidents on provincial roads, namely the R547, R545, and R544.
The majority of these accidents are said to be caused by the disastrous state of these roads.
The notorious R547 has claimed lives and left victims with serious injuries and cars in devastating conditions.
Ga-Nala Ward Councillor Sipho Maseko expressed his concern over the growing number of motor vehicle accidents in the area, “Majority of these accidents occur on provincial roads.
The main road on the R545 is narrow, filled with potholes, and overall not in a good condition for road users to drive on,” Maseko shared.
Mr Percival Motloung from Percival Emergency Medical Services (PEMS) said that on Saturday, February 3, eight victims survived a head-on collision between two trucks on the R547, and no fatalities were reported in the motor vehicle accident that occurred near the King Fischer four-way stop.
On Sunday, January 28, a total of three motor vehicle accidents were reported in Ga-Nala, R545, and R547.
“The collision was between a Toyota Quantum and a Mazda hatchback. On scene, there were in total of 10 victims who sustained injuries, one from the Mazda, eight from the taxi, and one pedestrian.
Injuries were minor to moderate,” Motloung informed.
On the R545 (Ogies/Bethal Road) near Klippoortjie, an orange Volkswagen Polo overturned and rolled numerous times.
On Friday, February 16, a truck allegedly struck a BMW X6 on the R547.
It is alleged that a woman was driving when she saw a truck in the oncoming lane, she then lost control of her vehicle.
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On Sunday, February 25 a truck allegedly was driving into oncoming traffic and that led to a Toyota Corolla driver’s collision with three more vehicles (two Toyota Quantums, and a 22-seater Mercedes-Benz Sprinter).
WITBANK NEWS reached out to Mpumalanga MEC for Community Safety, Security, and Liaison, Vusi Shongwe, and is awaiting a response.
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