SEE | One dead following 25-car pileup in Limpopo

Limpopo

Cape Town — One person died and several others were left injured following a multi-car pileup involving 25 vehicles that happened in Limpopo on Friday.

The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety issued a statement on Facebook detailing what happened that led to the accident and the tragic loss of life.

The incident occurred on Friday morning when a bus lost control and collided with a minibus. The aftermath of the crash saw a multi-vehicle pileup that involved 25 vehicles and unfortunately one pedestrian was caught in the crossfire and lost their life after being knocked down by a minibus. Transport MEC, Susani Violet Mathye, condemned the incident and the loss of life.

“The MEC offers heartfelt condolences to the deceased’s family and loved ones during this difficult time,” the department said.

The Department also praised the swift response of the emergency services and commended law enforcement agencies who worked tirelessly to rescue and treat injured passengers. \

The department also confirmed that the driver of the minibus sustained serious injuries, while there were five moderate and six minor injuries reported too. The patients were transported to Tshilidzini Hospital for medical attention.

“As the Department investigates the cause of this tragic incident, it serves as a stark reminder of the importance of responsible driving. The MEC urges all road users to exercise caution, adhere to speed limits, and maintain safe following distances to avoid such tragedies,” the Department concluded.

According to SABC News, eyewitnesses had reported that the spot where the incident took place, was not the first time that such an incident has occurred. There are calls for authorities to rehabilitate the road.

“What happened here is very horrific, the bus came from Sibasa direction, through the road to Khoroni. The bus seemed to have failed brakes; it started hooting as it had lost control. The bus started to crash with other cars. We were behind the bus, and what we saw was that the bus started hooting and that it had lost its brakes.”

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