Limpopo, Mpumalanga govt to identify victims of tragic crash
The Limpopo and Mpumalanga provincial governments are working together to identify 13 victims of a tragic motor vehicle accident the Mopani district.
The victims lost their lives when a Toyota Quantum and Ford Ranger collided on the R40 road near Kapama in Hoedspruit on Saturday.
"So, the fatal collision between a Toyota Quantum and Ford Ranger resulted in both vehicles being completely burnt with passengers trapped inside," says Limpopo Premier spokesperson Thilivhali Muavha.
Only three passengers from the Ford Ranger escaped with injuries and were transported to the hospital for medical treatment.
All ten people including the driver of the Toyota Quantum died on the scene and it’s believed they are from Mpumalanga.
"So, in response to this tragedy, the Limpopo Provincial Government has established a team comprising officials from the Department of Health and the Department of Transport and Community Safety.
"So, this team will work closely with officials from the Mpumalanga Provincial Government to facilitate the identification process and conduct DNA tests to ensure a dignified handover of the deceased to their families."
The task team is scheduled to convene on Tuesday to commence with the identification process.
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