2 dead in Helpmekaar Road crash

A horror crash claimed the lives of 2 people this afternoon (Friday) in Helpmekaar Road.

In addition to the 2 fatalities, the crash left 5 others injured.

It is alleged that 2 bakkies collided after 1 of them swerved to avoid a pedestrian in the road.

The vehicles were travelling in different directions.

Police, Sharaj, EMRS, ER24 and Public Safety responded to the scene.

One lane is closed to traffic, as police are still gathering information about the accident. Police officers are directing traffic around the scene.

The injured were stabilised and transported to hospital for further treatment.