What should have been a peaceful breakaway to the Kruger National Park (KNP) on Heritage Day turned into a life-threatening event for four visitors.

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SANParks reported that a vehicle veered off a road near Tshokwane Picnic Site in the southern part of the park in the late afternoon of Wednesday, September 24. It landed in a ditch and caught fire.

They suspect that the driver might have lost control of the vehicle.

All four occupants sustained serious injuries and were rushed to hospital for medical treatment.

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The KNP spokesperson, Reynold Thakhuli, confirmed that the vehicle will be removed today, September 26.
SANParks wished the victims a speedy and full recovery.

An investigation is under way to determine the cause of the accident.