
By REGINALD KANYANE
Five people have been killed on the R510 road near Rustenburg following a head-on collision between a bakkie and a light motor vehicle on Saturday night. The North West MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, Sello Lehari said, the accident took place between Manamakgoteng junction and Northam.
“Four of the five occupants in a bakkie and one in a light motor vehicle succumbed to their injuries on the scene. One passenger sustained serious injuries and was rushed to hospital.
“We would like to send our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured. We plead with motorists to be extra cautious when driving at night,” he said.