Six people were killed on the R540 Road near Dullstroom when a GWM Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) and minibus taxi collided on Sunday afternoon around 14h00. It is a t-bone type of a collission. The victims died at the scene and they were all passengers in the taxi. Eight people were seriously injured and they include seven passengers and the driver of the SUV. The driver of the taxi was slightly injured. The injured are currently receiving treatment at the nearby hospital in Belfast.
Meanwhile Four people have perished on Saturday afternoon, 25 October 2025 when a Toyota Avanza that they were travelling in, lost control and overturned on N12 between Middelburg and Loskop Dam.
The four passengers were three females and one male child they died at the scene. One person was seriously injured while two more occupants, including the driver escaped with slight injuries.
The cause of the crash is now the subject of the investigation, however, reckless and negligent driving cannot be ruled out.
Two people died on the R542 Road on Friday where there was a head collission between an Isuzu bakkie and a Toyota car, also another Two people died on the R543 Road.
Mpumalanga MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Mr. Jackie Macie has reiterated a call to motorists to use the road with greater caution and heightened alertness to prevent deadly crashes.
The MEC is extending his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and also wished those who were injured a speedy recovery.
