Sekhukhune accident claims seven lives

A motor vehicle accident at the intersection of the N11 and D2534, at Slagboom in Sekhukhune, Limpopo claimed seven lives on Friday night.

According to reports, a Mazda 3 failed to stop at a stop sign and went under the trailer of a Hino truck. The driver of the Mazda and six other passengers perished on the scene.

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Limpopo MEC for Transport and Community Safety, Florence Radzilani has sent messages of condolences to the bereaved families. Radzilani has raised a serious concern that a horrific accident like this could happen after the Provincial launch of the Festive Season Road Safety Campaign.

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The MEC has appealed to all road users to drive cautiously, during this festive season and arrive alive at their respective destinations.

MEC Radzilani concluded by indicating that, ‘the responsibility of saving lives doesn’t only lie with Traffic officials on the roads. But drivers must also take responsibility, to ensure that they remain safe on the roads