MPUMALANGA. – Two minors are among the eight people who died after a Toyota and Volkswagen sedan were involved in a head-on collision on the N17 toll road between Ermelo and Davel this morning (Sunday) at approximately 01:30.
Moeti Mmusi, spokesperson for the department of community safety, security and liaison, says the accident occurred near the Ermelo toll plaza. Seven of the deceased were occupants of the Volkswagen, while the eighth deceased was the driver of the Toyota. He was the only person in the vehicle. No further injuries have been reported. The cause of the accident is still unknown, but reckless and negligent driving cannot be ruled out according to the department. An investigation has already begun.
Jackie Macie, Mpumalanga's MEC for community safety, security and liaison, has again encouraged motorists to exercise greater caution on the roads. Macie also expressed his sincere condolences to the families of the deceased.
This article is an automatic English translation of a Nuusflits article originally published in Afrikaans. Read the Afrikaans original.
