Five people were killed this morning around 03:AM when a sedan that they were traveling in overturned on the D2945 Road between Mgobobodzi and Madadeni.
The five were burnt beyond recognition. The sixth critical injured person is receiving treatment in hospital. The cause of the crash is not known at this stage. The investigation into the crash is already underway.
Mpumalanga MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Jackie Macie is once again pleading with motorists to be cautious on the road in order to reduce deaths and injuries from road crashes.
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“We must all respect the rules of the road. With greater caution and considerate driving, more lives will be spared. We must all play our part to bring an end to the devastation that tragedies like these bring to families and communities. This we can do by using the road safely. Motorists must always adjust their driving according to prevailing conditions on the road,” says Macie.
He also wished the critically injured victim a speedy recovery.
