A five-year-old girl and a female driver were pronounced dead at the scene.
Law enforcement reports indicate that the crash involved a car, a heavy motor vehicle, and a light delivery vehicle.
The driver of the heavy motor vehicle and two passengers sustained injuries.
“Preliminary investigations suggest that reckless driving may have contributed to the cause of the accident. An investigation will probe into this,” said Limpopo’s Department of Transport and Community Safety spokesperson, Tidimalo Chuene.
She warned that the deadly crash highlights the need for all road users to act responsibly.
“The department urges all road users to prioritise their safety and that of children, especially during peak travel periods,” she added.
“We extend our sincerest condolences to the families and loved ones of the deceased and wish those injured a speedy recovery.”
The road remained closed for emergency services by mid-morning on Friday.
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