SEVENTH BODY RECOVERED FOLLOWING FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON R518 ROAD, WATERBERG DISTRICT
POLOKWANE: Police confirmed the recovery of a seventh body following a horrific motor vehicle accident that occurred on Wednesday, 24 December 2025, on the R518 road near Mogalakwena Bridge, between Tinmyne and Masodi Village, in the Waterberg District.
The accident occurred at 09:30 when a white Suzuki mini truck, travelling from Mokamole towards Mokopane, was allegedly involved in a crash after hitting a bridge barrier. Six people — four adult males and two adult females — were certified dead at the scene.
Five adults and two children who sustained injuries were transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. The deceased were taken by the Forensic Pathology Services.
Following the incident, police divers continued with search operations along the river due to fears that additional occupants may have been swept away by the water. On Friday, 26 December 2025, the body of a seventh male victim was discovered more than one kilometre from the original accident scene.
Police are investigating cases of culpable homicide.
Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the accident are ongoing.
The police investigations are ongoing.
