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Seven dead in collision between van and truck on R101
A case of culpable homicide was opened by the Pienaarsrivier Police.
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LIMPOPO – Â Seven people were killed after two vehicle collided along R101 road between Pienaarsrivier and Ga-Maubane off-ramp last night (Saturday).
According to a statement isued by Police Spokesperson, Lt Col Moatshe Ngoepe, it is alleged that a truck travelling direction South to North and a  van travelling in the opposite direction collided head-on.
The seven passengers travelling in the van died instantly and only the driver survived with serious injuries. The two passengers travelling in the truck were uninjured.
A case of culpable homicide was opened by the Pienaarsrivier Police.
The cause of accident is still unknown and police investigations continue.