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Kombi accident kills 13 Zimbabweans in South Africa
10 May 2013 at 11:52hrs | Views
THIRTEEN people believed to be Zimbabweans died after a commuter omnibus they were travelling in rammed into a stationary truck outside Musina, South Africa, yesterday.
The deceased were coming from Pretoria heading towards Zimbabwe along N1 road in Limpopo.
Musina police spokesperson Ronel Otto told South African media that 12 people had died on the spot, while the other one died in hospital.
"No children were involved and we are also following up on information that all the people who died are from Zimbabwe," Otto was quoted saying.
He said six other people were said to have suffered serious injuries.
The commuter omnibus is said to have rammed into a truck which was stuck in the middle of the road. The kombi driver's identity could not be established and names of the deceased were yet to be released as their next of kin were yet to be notified.
The N1 highway, which links Zimbabwe and South Africa, has of late turned into a death trap and several Zimbabweans have been killed in accidents occurring along that stretch. Last year, close to 30 Zimbabweans were killed there in road accidents in the area. The N1 Highway is the busiest road in South Africa as it links that country with the rest of Africa.
Zimbabwe's consulate in South Africa could not be reached for comment.
The deceased were coming from Pretoria heading towards Zimbabwe along N1 road in Limpopo.
Musina police spokesperson Ronel Otto told South African media that 12 people had died on the spot, while the other one died in hospital.
"No children were involved and we are also following up on information that all the people who died are from Zimbabwe," Otto was quoted saying.
The commuter omnibus is said to have rammed into a truck which was stuck in the middle of the road. The kombi driver's identity could not be established and names of the deceased were yet to be released as their next of kin were yet to be notified.
The N1 highway, which links Zimbabwe and South Africa, has of late turned into a death trap and several Zimbabweans have been killed in accidents occurring along that stretch. Last year, close to 30 Zimbabweans were killed there in road accidents in the area. The N1 Highway is the busiest road in South Africa as it links that country with the rest of Africa.
Zimbabwe's consulate in South Africa could not be reached for comment.
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