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The death toll in the Melkbosstrand Street accident, between Melkbosstrand and Philadelphia, has risen to 8. Twelve others were injured in the accident between a mini-bus taxi and another vehicle. Western Cape traffic authorities say there is currently a stop-and-go control in place on the road.

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