{"id":17235,"date":"2026-01-11T15:09:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T15:09:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/17235\/"},"modified":"2026-01-11T15:09:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T15:09:08","slug":"5-killed-as-overloaded-minibus-overturns-in-limpopo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/17235\/","title":{"rendered":"5 killed as overloaded minibus overturns in Limpopo"},"content":{"rendered":"

Five passengers lost their lives and 11 sustained injuries when a Toyota minibus overturned on the N1-26\/ Lunds route in the Capricorn District, Limpopo.<\/p>\n

The accident is thought to have taken place at 2:21am on Sunday morning.<\/p>\n

Minibus was overloaded<\/p>\n

A statement from the Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety said the Toyota Quantum was overloaded. It added that a tyre burst is thought to have caused the minibus to overturn.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe quantum was carrying 27 passengers, which was far above the required number. A tyre burst is the possible cause of the accident, which could have led the driver to lose control, resulting in the vehicle overturning,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur hearts go out to the families of the five passengers who lost their lives. The driver and 11 passengers who sustained minor injuries were taken to nearby hospitals.\u201d<\/p>\n

MEC Violet Mathye wished the injured a speedy recovery. \u201cOur thoughts are with those affected by this tragedy,\u201d said Mathye.<\/p>\n

ALSO READ: Six killed in crash after driver allegedly fails to stop at intersection<\/a><\/p>\n

Multi-vehicle accident on N1<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, another serious accident has been reported on the N1 South in Ysterberg, Limpopo, at about 10:45am on Sunday.<\/p>\n

The vehicles are reported to be involved in the collision.<\/p>\n

According to Arrive Alive, emergency services are on the scene. It is not yet clear if anyone has been injured in the accident.<\/p>\n

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