N1 Makhado accident kills 10 people

10 people were killed following a fatal Bus accident on the N1 near Makhado, Limpopo on Tuesday evening. The accident occurred at 3 Miles near Makhado.

The bus was en-route to Johannesburg from Zimbabwe, when the accident happened just before midnight, on the evening of Tuesday.

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According to reports, the bus drove over a roundabout [the last traffic circle from Makhado towards Polokwane] at high speed. It lost control and overturned, killing and injuring its passengers in the process.

All the deceased, five males and five males are reportedly foreign nationals. The bus driver is reportedly new in his job, and not familiar with the surroundings.

The scene has been cleared. The injured passengers have been taken to various hospitals in Makhado.

Limpopo MEC for Transport and Community Safety Violet Mathye has conveyed her condolences to the families.
She also urged motorists to be alert of their surroundings and drive with caution, at all times.