Tragic accidents continue to claim lives during the festive season in South Africa, with over 500 fatalities reported so far.
The accident rate has not slowed down during the festive season, with over 500 lives being lost. Over 10,000 people have been killed since the start of 2024 until the beginning of December. On 11 October, eight lives were lost in a tragic accident on the N2 near Mandeni. The accident occurred when a vehicle travelling near Ysterburg overturned after losing control. One man, who was travelling in another vehicle, spoke of the horror of watching his wife and child die in the crash.
Two people passed away on 19 November in a multi-vehicle accident on the N12. The video of the accident soon went viral and showed the exact moment the speeding car hit the truck. December got off to a horrific start when eight people were killed in one accident on the first day of the month. Social media users urged bus companies to ensure their vehicles were serviced before the festive season. One person was killed. Paramedics noted that numerous passengers were trapped inside vehicles and had to be freed before they could be treated for injuries. While the cause of the accident was not initially unconfirmed, it was believed that a taxi collided with a bakkie
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