Tragic N12 crash: Seven lives lost as vehicle veers into oncoming traffic
The mangled remains of a sedan and a light delivery vehicle after a high-speed collision on the N12 near Ogies that claimed seven lives.
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Seven people were killed in a horrific crash on the N12 between Ogies and Emalahleni on Monday morning.
Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison spokesperson, Moeti Mmusi said a sedan and a Nissan light delivery vehicle (LDV) collided after one of the vehicles allegedly lost control, veered off its roadway and crossed into oncoming traffic.
The department stated that the road design features a wide median separating the two directions, which suggests that the vehicle that crossed over may have been traveling at a high speed before the impact.
The mangled remains of a sedan and a light delivery vehicle after a high-speed collision on the N12 near Ogies that claimed seven lives.
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All seven occupants of the two vehicles died at the scene.
Five of the victims were travelling in the sedan – two women and three men – while the Nissan's two occupants, both men, also died.
"The investigation into the collision by the police, Road Traffic Management Corporation and the Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison, is already underway. However, reckless negligent driving cannot be ruled out. Police, the Road Traffic Management Corporation and the provincial Department of Community Safety have launched an investigation.
"Authorities say reckless or negligent driving cannot be ruled out at this stage," said Mmusi.
The mangled remains of a sedan and a light delivery vehicle after a high-speed collision on the N12 near Ogies that claimed seven lives.
Image: Supplied
Meanwhile, Mpumalanga MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Jackie Macie, has urged motorists to exercise extreme caution.
“Let us all be cautious on the road to curb needless loss of life and injury. We should all endeavour to abide by the rules of the road at all times,” Macie said.
The department said further details will be released as investigations continue.
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