JOHANNESBURG, Dec. 22 (Xinhua) -- Seven people were killed and five injured in a road accident Sunday in Limpopo Province, northeastern South Africa, local authorities confirmed.
The accident involved a pileup of seven cars including a minibus carrying passengers on the N1 highway near Ga Phasha, a village in Limpopo Province, leading to the tragedy, said Violet Mathye, a member of the executive council for transport and community safety at the Limpopo Provincial Legislature.
The injured were immediately taken to the hospital, Mathye said.
"We urge our drivers and pedestrians to be more cautious when driving or walking along the roads during the festive season. Road safety is the responsibility of all," said Mathye.
Mathye sent condolences to the bereaved families and said investigation is underway for the cause of the accident. ■
