READ: Fatal Crash on R531 Near Hoedspruit Claims Three Lives

Hoedspruit, Limpopo – On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, three people were killed and 63 others injured in two separate vehicle collisions on the R531 road in the Mopani District near Hoedspruit, according to the Limpopo Department of Transport. The accidents, which occurred in close proximity, have drawn significant attention due to a viral video circulating online showing multiple bodies on the roadway.

The first crash took place in the morning, followed by a second collision later that day. Details regarding the causes of the accidents remain under investigation by local authorities, and no official statement has been released specifying the types of vehicles involved or the circumstances leading to the crashes.

The Limpopo Department of Transport confirmed the death toll and the number of injuries but has not disclosed the identities of the victims pending notification of next of kin. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, transporting the injured to nearby medical facilities for treatment.

The incidents have prompted road closures and increased police presence in the area as investigations continue. Authorities are urging drivers to exercise caution on the R531 and surrounding routes.