Four people lost their lives early on Sunday morning following a head-on collision between a light delivery vehicle (LDV) and a sedan on the N2 road between eMkhondo and Pongola.

According to authorities, three of the deceased — two men and a woman, including the driver — were travelling in the sedan. The fourth victim, a woman, was a pedestrian whose body was discovered near the wreckage of the LDV. All four victims were declared dead at the scene.

The male driver of the LDV and a child passenger sustained serious injuries and were taken to a nearby hospital in eMkhondo for medical treatment.

An investigation into the cause of the crash is underway, although reckless driving has not been ruled out at this stage.

Mpumalanga MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Mr Jackie Macie, has urged motorists to exercise caution on the roads.

“Motorists must always remain alert. Every driver must obey the rules of the road, and prioritise their own safety as well as that of other road users to prevent unnecessary loss of life and serious injuries,” said Macie.

He also extended his condolences to the bereaved families and wished the injured a speedy recovery.