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Tragedy struck Mpumalanga on Monday as two separate road accidents claimed four lives and left several others injured.
The first incident, a head-on collision between a minibus taxi and a sedan, occurred at approximately 11:00 am on the N2 between eMkhondo and Ermelo.
According to the Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison, three occupants of the taxi were declared dead at the scene, while five others escaped with minor injuries.
The busy route was temporarily closed while investigators worked to determine the cause of the crash.
Earlier that morning, a second fatal accident was reported on the R568 near Kameelpoort Bridge.
A minibus taxi travelling from Zebediela in Limpopo toward Pretoria overturned at around 9:40 am, resulting in one fatality.
Five passengers sustained serious injuries, and 10 others were treated for minor wounds before being transported to nearby hospitals.
Authorities noted that the vehicle was en route to the capital when the driver lost control near the bridge between Vaalbank and KwaMhlanga.
MEC Jackie Macie expressed deep condolences to the bereaved families and urged motorists to exercise extreme caution during long-distance travel.
Emphasising that fatigue and speeding are leading causes of road fatalities, the MEC called on drivers to rest sufficiently and strictly adhere to traffic regulations.
As the holiday period continues, emergency services remain on high alert to manage the increased volume of traffic and prevent further loss of life on the province’s major routes.
