7 killed in head-on collision outside Polokwane



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Paramedics said there was a frontal collision between two vehicles.

JOHANNESBURG – Seven people were killed in a car accident and many others were seriously injured Sunday on Matlala Road, outside Polokwane.

Paramedics said there was a frontal collision between two vehicles.

Six people were pronounced dead at the scene and the seventh died at the Seshego District Hospital after succumbing to his injuries.

It is understood that one of the drivers attempted to overtake on a dangerous curve, which caused the accident.

“ER24 treated the other two seriously injured patients, a man in his 20s from one vehicle and a woman, also believed to be in her early 30s, from the other with advanced life support interventions. They were both transported to Polokwane Hospital to receive further care from ER24 and another private service on site, ”ER24 paramedics said in a statement.

“The South African Police Services (SAPS) as well as the Traffic Department were also on site to conduct further investigations.”

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