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VIDEO – One person rushed to hospital after accident on Piet Retief Road that claimed three other people’s lives

According to information available two vehicles were involved in a head-on collision.

UPDATE: 8 October – 7.46pm

The two vehicles that were involved in a fatal accident that claimed the lives of three people on 8 October. Photo: Supplied

According to Mr Hannes Nagel, ER24 paramedic, the driver of one of the vehicles have been rushed to hospital with serious injuries.

VIDEO – Accident scene


8 October 7.27pm

A big accident occurred moments ago on the Piet-Retief Road, claiming the lives of three people.

According to information available, two vehicles were involved in a head-on collision.

The road has temporarily been closed, while the scene is being cleared.

A head-on collision between two vehicles took place between Ermelo and Piet Retief on 8 October. Three people were killed. Photo: Supplied

The police, Msukaligwa Traffic and Fire and Rescue Department as well as Van Wettens are on the scene.

The identity of the deceased are not yet known.

This is a developing story, the Highvelder will keep its readers updated as soon as more information becomes available.

 

 

 

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Wayne van der Walt

Wayne van der Walt, with around 15 years in the media industry, is editor of Highvelder Newspaper. His accolades include Frewin Awards for Newspaper of the Year and Front Page of the Year, and FCJ Photographer of the Year, among other honours.

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