VEREENIGING.- ER24 paramedics were on the scene at 19:45 along with Midvaal Fire and Traffic Departments and the Vereeniging SAPS.

A bakkie and Ford Fiesta were found on the side of the road, the Ford on its roof. A third light motor vehicle apparently hit one of the wheels in the road, but the two adult males from that vehicle declined transportation to the hospital. The adult male from the bakkie also declined transportation to the hospital.

Two adult females and one adult male were found under the Fiesta showing no signs of life. They had unfortunately all suffered fatal injuries in the collision and were declared dead on arrival. A 3-year-old boy and a 17-year-old male were also found on the scene, having been extricated from the Fiesta. There had both suffered serious injuries and were treated with Advanced Life Support interventions before being transported to Sebokeng Hospital for further care.

As stated, the South African Police Services (SAPS) were on the scene for further investigations.