Four people died in two separate accidents from Wednesday in Pietermaritzburg.

On Wednesday night a father and son died on Table Mountain Road.

Another two men from prominent families in Pietermaritzburg died on Friday night in an accident on the N3, just off the Chota Motala Road interchange.

Multiple emergency services attended the scene.

The community has been urged not to drink and drive and to delay travelling if roads are unsafe.

SAPS spokesperson, Sifiso Gwala, said that the police are investigating a case of culpable homicide after they were called to an accident on the N3 on Friday at about 22:00.

“According to information received, two occupants died travelling on Chota Motala Road to the N3 Northbound when the driver allegedly lost control.”

Gwala added that the motor vehicle involved in the collision was an Audi R53 Sedan Zola Model, driven by a 32-year-old, and he was accompanied by a 36-year-old.

“On arrival on the scene we found Netcare and Emergency Medical Services personnel attempting to assist the two occupants in a vehicle.”