An accident involving three vehicles left five people dead between Poplar Creek and Montrose on Friday morning.

According to Martin Jeffrey of Emer-G-Med, who was on the scene, the accident occurred at around 11:00.

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“Among the victims were three Holland internationals and two South African nationals,” Jeffrey said.

The tourists were occupants of a Quantum minibus, who were among the vehicles involved. A bakkie, and a truck, were also involved in what seems like a head-on collision.

The exact cause of the accident, is however, not yet known. TRAC encourages road users to not use Schoemanskloof, as the road is closed until further notice.

This is a developing story and more information will be provided as soon as it becomes available.