Six people sadly passed away when the taxi they were travelling in collided with an SUV on the R540 road in Dullstroom, Mpumalanga on Sunday afternoon, 26 October.
All victims, who were passengers in the taxi, died at the scene.
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At least eight people were seriously injured and they included seven passengers as well as the driver of the SUV.
Mpumalanga Community Safety spokesman, Moeti Mmusi said the driver of the taxi was slightly injured while all the injured are currently receiving treatment at a nearby hospital in Belfast.
“The cause of the crash is not yet known. The investigation has already commenced,” he said.
Community Safety, Security and Liaison MEC, Jackie Macie has since reiterated a call to motorists to use the road with greater caution and heightened alertness to prevent deadly crashes.
“We remain deeply concerned by the number of fatalities caused by road crashes that could be avoided with more responsible driving.
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“Motorists should always be mindful that their mistakes while driving could be devastating not only for them but for other road users,” he said.
