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Two dead in R521 collision – report
Two people have died following a head-on collision between a private ambulance and a Toyota Hilux bakkie along the R521 road this afternoon.
POLOKWANE – The accident occurred around 15km outside of the city at around 13:00 on Tuesday.
According to a statement issued by Traffic Spokesperson, Matome Moremi-Taueatsoala, the two deceased, including the driver, are from the ambulance.
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The driver in the second vehicle sustained critical injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The possible cause is reckless driving, Moremi-Taueatsoala concluded.