One Dead in Head-On Crash on Limpopo’s R37 Near Ga-Chuene

• A person has died and two more sustained injuries in a head-on collision on the R37 near Sefateng in Ga-Chuene, Limpopo
• One lane from Lebowakgomo to Polokwane has been closed, with traffic currently being managed through a single lane
• Motorists are urged to exercise caution, expect delays, and plan their trips accordingly

LIMPOPO — One person was killed and two others injured in a head-on collision between two vehicles at Ga-Chuene, outside Lebowakgomo in Limpopo today.

Emergency services were swiftly dispatched to the scene and are currently attending to the situation.

According to SABC News, the collision involved a light bakkie and a security company minibus.

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Motorists warned of traffic disruptions

The accident has resulted in significant traffic disruptions in the area. One lane on the route from Lebowakgomo to Polokwane has been closed, while traffic from Polokwane to Lebowakgomo is being managed through a single open lane.

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Motorists travelling along the R37 are urged to exercise caution, expect delays, and consider alternative routes where possible. Authorities have also advised road users to plan their trips accordingly as emergency teams continue their operations on-site.

The Department has appealed to drivers to remain patient and cooperative to ensure the safety of both emergency personnel and fellow road users.

2 people killed in Polokwane crash

In a similar incident, two people were killed following a horrific crash on the N1 near Polokwane on 2 April 2026, prompting the temporary closure of the busy route. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were urgently dispatched on the scene to attend to the incident, while traffic officials worked to manage congestion in the area. Reporters on the ground said the crash involved a collision between two vehicles. Preliminary investigations indicate that, in addition to the two fatalities, one person sustained serious injuries and is receiving urgent medical care.

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• Five people tragically lost their lives in a head-on collision on the R566 near Rama City in Akasia, north of Pretoria. The crash occurred on 18 March 2026, when a truck veered into oncoming traffic, colliding with a light motor vehicle carrying five passengers.
• A tragic crash on the R33 outside Copeville in Pietermaritzburg claimed the lives of two people and left eight others injured. The accident involved a head-on collision between a minibus taxi and a VW Polo hatchback.

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Previously, Briefly News reported that a 13-year-old boy is the sole survivor of a horrific accident, which claimed the lives of three people on the R67 between Seymour and Whittlesea. The youngster survived the fatal crash between a sedan and a sport utility vehicle (SUV), which resulted in the SUV catching fire. The accident occurred at approximately 1 am on 3 April 2026, as Good Friday got off to a bad note in the Eastern Cape.

Source: Briefly News