Six people were killed and two were critically injured in a head-on crash in Matamanyane Junction, Limpopo. The accident involved a Toyota loading Van and a VW sedan on the R521 in the Capricorn District.

It is reported that the Van driver recklessly made a turn on the road and collided head-on with a Polo VW. Six people were killed instantly.

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The deceased include both drivers and four passengers. Reckless driving has been cited as a possible cause of the accident.

HEAD-ON CRASH KILLS SIX PEOPLE 

Limpopo Transport and Community Safety MEC Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya has sent messages of condolences to all the families who lost their loved ones in the horrific accident and also pleaded with motorists to be extra cautious.