Head on collision on N4 Road claims six lives in Mpumalanga

Head on collision on N4 Road claims six lives in Mpumalanga

By BRIAN KAJENGO

At least six people lost their lives to road accident after there was collided head on with an articulated truck on the N4 Road between Ngodwana and Elandshoek towards Nelspruit.

Mpumalanga Community Safety, Security and Liaison MEC has called on for urgent investigation from police and increased vigilance from motorists following an accident that has just claimed six lives on Monday 10 February 2014.

All six confirmed dead at the scene of crime.

They are three males and three females, and three people survived from the truck and they did not sustain any injuries. The police are investigating. 

MEC Vusi Shongwe is sending condolences to the bereaved families. “Our thoughts are with the families in these difficult times,” Shongwe said.

MEC Vusi Shongwe has also warned bad drivers about the dangers of negligence and not obeying the rules of the roads.

MEC Shongwe said that it is very sad that road carnages are predominantly affecting the lives of innocent people. He further said it was about time that drivers prioritise road safety especially when carrying people.

The MEC said, “By punishing reckless drivers, the government will be sending strong messages to reckless drivers and this will assist in making the roads safer.”