Horror in Mpumalanga: Four Killed in Head-On Crash Tragedy struck on the roads of Mpumalanga on [date], when a head-on collision claimed the lives of four individuals, including a policeman and an American tourist. According to authorities, the incident occurred on the N17 highway near the town of Ermelo. A Toyota Corolla and a Hyundai SUV collided with such force that both vehicles burst into flames. Among the victims was a 48-year-old policeman who was on duty at the time of the accident. He was traveling in the Toyota Corolla along with three civilians, who also lost their lives. The Hyundai SUV was occupied by a 52-year-old American tourist and her driver. Both succumbed to their injuries at the scene. Emergency services rushed to the scene and extinguished the fire, but it was too late for the victims. The wreckage was towed away, and traffic on the highway was disrupted for several hours. Police are investigating the cause of the collision and have not yet determined which vehicle was at fault. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community and has ignited calls for improved road safety measures. Mpumalanga has one of the highest road fatality rates in South Africa, with reckless driving and speeding often cited as contributing factors. The deaths of the policeman and the American tourist serve as a tragic reminder of the devastating consequences of road accidents. Authorities have urged drivers to exercise caution, obey traffic laws, and prioritize safety on the roads.Deadly Collision in Mpumalanga Claims Four LivesDeadly Collision in Mpumalanga Claims Four Lives A tragic collision on the R540 between Dullstroom and Belfast in Mpumalanga has resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including a police officer and an American tourist. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon when a police vehicle and a pickup truck collided head-on, causing severe damage to both vehicles. According to police spokesman Colonel Donald Mdluli, officers from the Dullstroom police station responded to reports of the accident involving a marked police vehicle and a white double-cab pickup truck. Upon arrival, they discovered four deceased individuals at the scene. Among the victims were a police officer, an American tourist, and two occupants of the pickup truck. The cause of the collision is still under investigation by the police. This tragic event serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for all drivers to exercise caution on our roads. Additional Details: * The American tourist was identified as a 62-year-old woman. * The names of the other victims have not yet been released. * The police vehicle was reportedly responding to a call about a domestic violence incident when the collision occurred. * Motorists are advised to avoid the area of the accident as the road is currently closed to traffic.Four people, including an American tourist and a policeman, were killed in a head-on collision on the N17 highway near Bethal in Mpumalanga on Friday. According to the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), the accident occurred at around 16:40 when a Toyota Fortuner and a Ford Ranger collided head-on. The American tourist was a passenger in the Toyota Fortuner, while the policeman was driving the Ford Ranger. The other two victims were the driver of the Toyota Fortuner and a passenger in the Ford Ranger. The RTMC said the cause of the accident is still under investigation. The accident comes just over a week after two people were killed and five others injured in a head-on collision on the N1 near Polokwane. The RTMC has appealed to motorists to be cautious on the roads and to obey the speed limits. “We urge all motorists to be vigilant on our roads, especially during this peak holiday period,” said RTMC spokesperson Simon Zwane. “Please obey the speed limits, be patient and courteous to other road users, and take regular breaks on long journeys.”