R510 Tragedy: Two Lives Lost

 

Mogwase – The notorious R510 road has once again claimed lives. On Tuesday, 30 September 2025, a horrific accident outside Northam, heading towards Rustenburg in the Bojanala District in Mogwase, left two people dead, one critically injured, and two others with minor injuries.

Three vehicles were involved in the crash – a white Toyota Fortuner, a Volkswagen Polo and a Hyundai Tucson. The cause of the collision remains under investigation.

Emergency responders rushed to the scene, including the Bojanala Fire Rescue Department, Amandelbult Fire and Rescue, Thaba Fire and Rescue, North West Traffic Department, North West Ambulance, and Netcare 911.

Pierre Loots, director of Thaba Fire and Rescue, expressed his dismay: “It is heartbreaking to once again see families torn apart on the R510. We urge all motorists to exercise the utmost caution – lives cannot be replaced.”

Loots added: “Please be cautious: speedhumps have now been placed on that stretch of road. Many drivers are unaware of them and brake suddenly. Please be alert.”

In a deeply troubling turn, it was reported that the cellphone of one victim was stolen at the crash site, preventing responders from contacting his family immediately. Even more shocking, the thief failed to call for help.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families and friends of those who lost their lives. 

Thaba Fire and Rescue press release extracts

Photo: Wreckage from one of the vehicles involved in the deadly R510 in Mogwase.