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Two people die in accident between Ermelo and Bethal

The drivers of the bakkie and BMW were declared dead on the scene.

November 20, 2020

Wayne van der Walt Less than a minute

One of the wreckages after a collision between three vehicles on 20 November. (Photo: Supplied)

Two people died in an accident between three vehicles today, 20 November.

According to ER24, the accident happened between Ermelo and Bethal at about 12.30pm.

A small bakkie, BMW and SUV were involved in the accident.

The driver of this vehicle was declared dead on the scene. (Photo: Supplied)

The drivers of the bakkie and BMW were declared dead on the scene.

Three occupants from the SUV sustained moderate to serious injuries.

ER24’s Ermelo and Secunda ambulances were dispatched to the scene.

Three vehicles were involved in an accident between Ermelo and Bethal that claimed the lives of two people on 20 November. (Photo: Supplied)

According to ER24, ER24-Ermelo transported one patient (SUV) to Mediclinic Ermelo and ER24-Secunda transported two patients (SUV) to Highveld Mediclinic in Trichardt.

Ermelo Fire and Rescue Services, Davel Police and ER24 were on the scene.

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November 20, 2020

Wayne van der Walt Less than a minute

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.