Limpopo MEC for Transport and Community Safety, Florence Radzilani, has expressed shock after learning of an accident that claimed the lives of 4 Construction workers, along the N11 at Ga-Mashikiri earlier this morning, Monday, 12 February 2024, within the Waterberg District.
According to reports a Light Motor Vehicle, an Opel Astra sedan, knocked down the construction workers, while they were busy with the road construction.
Speeding and reckless driving have been stated as a possible cause of the accident.
Four (4) construction workers perished on the scene, while the other two were rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
The driver of the Astra sedan has also been rushed to a hospital for medical attention, and a case of culpable homicide is opened.
MEC Radzilani has sent messages of condolences to the bereaved families and wishes the survivors a speedy recovery.
“We urge drivers to exercise extra caution when approaching construction sites. As contractors are repairing and renovating roads throughout the province, please pay attention to any warning signs and obey instructions,” stated MEC Radzilani.
Safe Driving in Areas of Road Construction https://t.co/ABgUOghmFh #ArriveAlive @ConstructionSfy pic.twitter.com/nOZVWQPgSQ
– Construction Safety (@ConstructionSfy) February 27, 2020
