The number of individuals who perished in a frontal crash on the N4, which involved pickup truck and an SUV between Belfast and Machado-dorp On Thursday, had increased to six, the The Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison stated.
A departmental spokesperson named Moeti Mmusi stated that one of the wounded individuals died from severe injuries while receiving treatment at a hospital in Belfast.
IOL News reported that Five individuals lost their lives in the accident between an SUV and a bakkie. on Thursday afternoon.
Previously, it was reported that three additional individuals had suffered severe injuries.
Emergency services were called to the scene following the horrific crash.
“It is believed that the inclement weather may have caused this accident because it is rainy and wet, and motorists can’t see well on the roads,” Mmusi said.
He urged drivers to follow traffic regulations and operate their vehicles cautiously due to the rainy weather.
"Therefore, we keep urging drivers to follow traffic regulations and operate their vehicles safely despite the adverse weather conditions," stated Mmusi.
Traffic on South Africa’s main roads was anticipated to rise considerably starting Thursday as drivers hit the road. Easter weekend destinations .
Traditionally, the Easter weekend has been among the riskiest periods for road safety in South Africa, characterized by an increased number of vehicles including cars, buses, and trucks moving within a brief span.
Drivers are advised to show extra patience when driving through risky traffic areas, especially during times of heavy congestion.
Generally, the most heavily used routes tend to be the N3 connecting Johannesburg and Durban, along with the N1 linking Johannesburg and Polokwane. Significant traffic will also likely congest on the N4 heading towardsMpumalanga.
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