Accident near Elim claims two lives

Two people were killed and a number of children were injured when a truck collided with a taxi on the road between Valdezia and Elim on Wednesday (3^rd).

A minibus taxi transporting children as well as other community members was involved in the collision. Early reports indicate that a delivery truck apparently tried to avoid a pothole in the road and swerved into oncoming traffic.

Glenda Furumele, the Democratic Alliance’s councillor in the Makhado Municipality, said the  condition of the road may have contributed to what had happened.

“The neglected D4 road is dangerous and riddled with large potholes, and presents a great risk to motorists that use it, especially at night,” she said.

She said that the DA will launch a petition to ensure that the condition of this road is urgently addressed to avoid any more loss of life, accidents and damage to vehicles.

“The DA stands together with the families as they mourn the passing of their loved ones and would like to wish those that were injured a speedy recovery,” she said.

Date:05 February 2021

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