Nine family members die in a head-on collision on their way to a wedding
Nine family members, including four children, died in a head-on collision on their way to a wedding in Limpopo, South Africa.
The Department of Transportation and Community Safety confirmed the incident in a statement on Tuesday, November 15, 2022.
The statement said the fatal accident involving two vehicles traveling in opposite directions occurred on Saturday morning November 12 between Mokgoopong and Mokopane along the N1.
The driver of a 10-seater Toyota Venture lost control of the vehicle after a tire burst and collided head-on with a truck heading towards Gauteng.
Four children, four adult women and a driver, all belonging to the Sethe family, were killed. They are said to have left their home in Diepsloot, Gauteng to enjoy the festivities.
Florence Radzilani, Limpopo MEC for Transport and Community Safety, sent her condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
An intentional homicide file was opened at the Mookgophong police station.
The Department further confirmed that it has put in place a response mechanism to assist the family with funeral arrangements.
