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A devastating single vehicle accident on the R63 near Adelaide in the Eastern Cape has resulted in the loss of five lives last night. Among the deceased is a 7-year-old child. The crash occurred when the driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle, causing it to overturn.
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Two other occupants sustained serious injuries in the rollover and have been hospitalized. Provincial transport department spokesperson, Unathi Binqose, stated that the cause of the crash is currently under investigation. “It is not yet clear at this stage if they are members of the same family or not,” Binqose said.
Eastern Cape MEC for Transport, Xolile Nqata, has expressed his condolences to the families of the deceased and wished the injured a speedy recovery. “He is calling on you and I as road users to remain vigilant at all times,” added Binqose.
