The Limpopo Department of Transport has extended its condolences to the loved ones of four women who died in an accident on the R81, a road many consider dangerous.
The Department of Transport in Limpopo has extended its condolences to the families of the victims of a fatal accident The accident, which happened on Women's Day on the R81, near Sekgopo, left at least 45 people with minor injuriesThe Limpopo Transport Department has urged motorists to be cautious following an accident on the R81.
Image: Emilija Manevska/ The Citizen News Briefly News journalist Byron Pillay has dedicated a decade to reporting on the South African political landscape, crime, and social issues. He spent 10 years working for the Northern Natal Courier before transitioning to online journalism.Four women were tragically killed and many others were injured when a bus overturned on the R81 near Sekgopo, Mopani District. The bus was reportedly transporting Zion Christian Church members from the Giyani area to Moria before the tragic accident.Oudtshoorn Correctional Centre stabbing leaves 1 inmate dead, SA divided as 4 officials also wounded The Limpopo Department of Transport has urged road users to be extra cautious following the devastating crash, saying it was deeply saddened by the tragedy. In an official statement, the department noted that preliminary reports indicated that the driver lost control of the vehicle, which led to it overturning. All four women were declared deceased at the scene. “Sadly, four women were declared deceased at the scene. Eight passengers sustained serious to moderate injuries, while 45 others, including the bus driver, suffered minor injuries,” the statement read. It also noted that all injured passengers were transported to Kgapane Hospital, Mankweng Hospital, and Van Velden Hospital for urgent medical care.The department also confirmed that the Member of the Executive Committee for Transport and Community Safety in the province, Susana Violet Mathye, visited the injured passengers in the hospital. The MEC also visited the scene of the accident, while the department extended its deepest condolences to those affected by the fatal accident.Kranspoort Pass accident leaves 1 dead, fatal crash sparks debate after diesel tanker catches fire “Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this time of immense grief. We also wish those injured a full and speedy recovery,” the statement said.It also called on all road users, especially public transport operators, to exercise caution, adhere to road rules, and prioritise the safety of passengers. The department hopes to ensure that such tragedies don’t happen again, as the province is no stranger to fatal accidents.Social media users were devastated by the news, with some noting that the stretch of road in particular was considered dangerous.“That road is very dangerous. If you travel on that road, you should be careful. It’s like Majuba, in between Mpumalanga and KZN. May their souls rest in peace.”Byron Pillay Byron Pillay is a Current Affairs Editor at Briefly News. He received a Diploma in Journalism from the Caxton Cadet School. He spent 15 years covering politics, crime and current affairs. He was also the Head of Department for Sports Brief, where he covered both local and international sporting news. Email: byron.pillay@briefly.co.za
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