N11 crash death toll rises to 6

Paramedics have confirmed 3 men, 2 women and 1 child have died as a result of the horrific collision.

June 3, 2019

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Another person has died, following the collision between a taxi and a light motor vehicle on the N11 (Volksrust Road), just outside Charlestown yesterday.

When paramedics arrived at the scene, three people had already passed away. Operations Manager for WATCO, Jan-Henk van Vuuren said two more victims were resuscitated, but ultimately succumbed to their injuries.

Three people were declared dead at the scene by paramedics.

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According to van Vuuren, a sixth person was transported to a nearby hospital but also passed away.

“One patient was airlifted for further medical attention, while four other patients were injured and transferred to the nearest hospital,” he added.

Four other passengers were trapped and had to be freed from the wreckage with the Jaws of Life, by members of Newcastle Fire Services and the Volksrust Fire Department.

The deceased, as confirmed by van Vuuren, have been identified as 3 males, 2 females and 1 child. The exact cause of the collision remains unclear at this stage, and remains subject to official investigations.

The Newcastle Advertiser extends its condolences to the family of the deceased.

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