A pedestrian has been killed in an accident involving one of State Security Minister David Mahlobo’s official vehicles in Mpumalanga, the department said on Thursday.

Spokesperson Brian Dube could not immediately confirm whether Mahlobo was in any of the motorcade vehicles during the accident.

“I can confirm that one of the vehicles was involved in a fatal accident. It happened yesterday [Wednesda],” he said.

Dube said details about the deceased pedestrian were not immediately available, and he could not confirm where in Mpumalanga the accident happened.

He said the SA Police Service was investigating the matter.

Mpumalanga police spokesperson Brigadier Selvy Mohlala could not immediately confirm the accident. News24