December 23, 2024

Car emergency medical services in action on the street.

Motorists have been urged to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy before they embark on long trips this festive season. Stock photo.

Motorists have been urged to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy before they embark on long trips this festive season. Stock photo.
Image: 123RF/Jaromír Chalabala

Four people have been killed while one escaped with serious injuries in a head-on collision on the R101 near Mookgophong in Limpopo on Sunday night.

Limpopo department of transport and community safety spokesperson Mike Maringa said: “It is alleged a sedan had a tyre burst, lost control and collided head-on with an Opel Corsa.

“Four people, including both drivers, were instantly killed on impact.”

MEC Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya has sent messages of condolences to the families.

Lerule-Ramakhanya urged motorists to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy before they embark on long trips this festive season.

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