Mokopane – A wave of grief has washed over a family in Mokopane following the tragic loss of five of their members in a horrific vehicle accident on the N1 highway near Ysterburg. The accident, which occurred on Friday night, involved a single vehicle that lost control and overturned, claiming the lives of three children and two adults.
The devastating impact of the crash has left a profound mark on the surviving family members. Flippie van Wyk, who was travelling separately but witnessed the aftermath of the accident, described the harrowing scene with raw emotion: “My wife was like a meter and half away; she was still warm I could feel the few heartbeats but four seconds she was gone. I went to my son was lying two meters from them on the side he was still breathing the stomach was moving he was still alive and he died there. I wouldn’t think something like this will happen to me but it did.”
The accident occurred at Ysterburg, just outside Mokopane, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. The circumstances surrounding the loss of control remain under investigation, but the outcome has undeniably shattered the lives of those involved.
The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety has responded to the tragedy, offering condolences to the bereaved family. MEC Violet Mathye expressed her sympathies in a statement.
“Let me pass our message of condolences to all the five people perished in the accident that happened on Friday night we are with them on this heartbreaking time please arrive where you are going safe. We know that there will be congestion already our traffic officers are on the way even our SAPS are ready to reduce whatever fatalities that could be there.”
Her words offer a measure of official support during this deeply distressing period, acknowledging the impact of the accident on the community and highlighting the response from emergency services.
The details of the accident are still emerging, and investigations are underway to determine the precise cause of the crash. However, the profound sorrow felt by the family and the community is undeniable.
The outpouring of support from the community is expected to play a vital role in helping the surviving family members navigate the difficult days and weeks ahead. The loss of five family members in such a sudden and tragic manner will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact, reshaping the lives of those left behind.
