Seven people were killed in a head on collision between a sedan and a light delivery vehicle on the N12 between Ogies and Emalahleni on Monday morning. The Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison confirmed that five occupants from the sedan and two from the LDV died instantly in the collision. According to the department, the crash occurred when one of the vehicles appeared to lose control, veering completely off the road, crossing into the opposite lane, and colliding with the oncoming vehicle.
The department explained the unusual nature of the crash given the road’s design. “The road is such that there is space in the middle of two roadways going in opposite directions, each with multiple lanes,” the department said. The sedan was carrying five people, including two females and three males, while both victims in the LDV were males.
“There were no survivors in this crash,” the department confirmed. Authorities have launched a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision. The department confirmed that the probe is being conducted jointly by the police, Road Traffic Management Cooperation and the Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison. While the investigation continues, officials have not ruled out reckless and negligent driving.
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