A vehicle overturned on the N12 highway near Middelburg in Mpumalanga, killing four people and injuring at least one. Authorities suspect reckless and negligent driving as the cause, though an investigation is ongoing. The incident follows a deadly day on Mpumalanga roads where two separate crashes claimed 10 lives.
The accident occurred on the N12 near Middelburg, where a vehicle carrying passengers flipped over, resulting in four fatalities and one injury. According to the Provincial Department of Safety, Security and Liaison, the exact cause remains unknown, but reckless and negligent driving is a leading suspicion.
Departmental spokesperson Moeti Mmusi stated, “Two more people escaped with slight injuries. They include the driver of the vehicle. The investigation into the crash is already under way.” Mmusi added that reckless and negligent driving cannot be ruled out at this stage.
Mpumalanga MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Jackie Macie, urged motorists to stay alert following the tragedy. He referenced two separate crashes on Monday that killed 10 people, highlighting the ongoing risks on provincial roads. This latest incident underscores broader road safety concerns in the region, with authorities emphasizing caution amid recent fatalities.
No further details on the victims or the precise timeline of the crash were immediately available, as the probe continues.