Six people have died and several others have been injured in two separate road collisions in Limpopo over the past 48 hours, according to preliminary reports from the provincial authorities.

The latest tragedy occurred this morning on the N1 outside Polokwane, where a minibus taxi reportedly lost control and overturned. Three passengers were killed, while 11 others sustained injuries. Preliminary information suggests that a tyre burst may have caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle. However, the exact circumstances are still being investigated.

In a separate collision on the R101 outside Modimolle yesterday, three people were killed and two others injured when a sedan collided with a truck.

Limpopo Department of Transport spokesperson Mashudu Mabata confirmed that traffic officers were at the N1 crash scene, assisting with traffic management and facilitating the safe movement of vehicles.

Motorists have been urged to approach the affected area with extreme caution and follow instructions from traffic officers. Authorities say further details about the Polokwane collision will be communicated once the information has been officially confirmed.

The two crashes bring the reported death toll to six, highlighting the continuing dangers on Limpopo’s roads. The cause of the Modimolle collision has not yet been established in the information provided.