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Nine killed in collision on R579 near Zebediela
A total of 27 people sustained serious injuries when a bakkie collided head on with a Quantum taxi which then collided with another Quantum taxi and a sedan.
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LIMPOPO – Police in Zebediela are investigating a case of culpable homicide following a vehicle collision on the R579 near Rafiri village on Saturday evening, 24 August.
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Police Spokesperson, Col Moathse Ngoepe reports that a Nissan bakkie was overtaking another motor vehicle when it collided head-on with a Toyota Quantum. The collision caused another involving another Toyota Quantum and a sedan.
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“Seven people were instantly killed and two were certified dead on arrival at the hospital bringing the total number of people who died, to nine. A total of 27 people sustained serious injuries and were taken to various hospitals for medical treatment. The process of identifying the deceased is still underway,” he said.
Police investigations continue.
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