27 killed in horror Limpopo crash: MEC
More than
twenty people have been killed in a horror crash on the N1 in Limpopo.
A truck and several other vehicles crashed on the N1 between Kranskop and Modimolle this afternoon.
The Limpopo Transport Department said in a statement that at least 27 people have been killed.
Four others were taken to hospital in a serious condition.
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Officials say initial indications are that the truck experienced a front tyre burst. The heavy goods vehicle then veered across the road and into several oncoming vehicles, including a 22-seater minibus.
Some 22 of the victims had been travelling in the minibus taxi.
Makoma Makhurupetje.
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"Given the fact that this is a third accident to
happen within a short space of time on the N1 road, we think it is now
time for SANRAL and the national government to declare a disaster on
this road, as we cannot continue to lose lives in this manner,” she said.
ER24 says emergency services were called to the scene at around 4pm.
The road had to be closed in both directions.