8 Killed in horror crash in Limpopo

25 August 2019 | From Arrive Alive


At about 20:54 a major motor vehicle accident was reported on the R519 at Ga Rafiri. 

It is reported that 2 Quantum minibuses and two vehicles were involved in the crash. 

It is reported that 7 persons died at the accident scene and another person died at the hospital. 

3 persons sustained very serious injuries and at least 18 serious injuries. 7 persons sustained slight injuries. 

The above mentioned might change when an official report is made.

At 23;00 emergency personnel was still busy at the accident scene.

It is alleged that the one vehicle an ldv overtook facing oncoming Traffic.

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