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The Inkatha Freedom Party would like to extend its condolences to the
families of the 10 people who were killed in an accident that took place in
Nkambako village in Limpopo.

"It is always a tragedy when there has been loss of life on such a large
scale. It does highlight the dangers that accompany driving at night and
having people on the side of the road. The likelihood is that the driver did
not even see them until it was too late and the speed at which he was
travelling may have been high" said IFP MP Petros Sithole.

Hippos are known to road around the area at night and drivers are warned to
be careful on the roads.

"Further safety measures must be explored in order to ensure that drivers do
not exceed the speed limit and that more roadside lighting is implemented.
Communities must also be discouraged from being on the side of the road for
their own safety"

"Safety measures must also be implemented to control the movement of hippos
across the roads, otherwise there will continue to be accidents involving
them and more possible deaths" said Sithole.

The IFP also commends the mayor for coming alongside the families through
helping coordinate the funerals.

Issued by IFP