Three family members killed
In a tragic accident on the N4 highway, three family members were killed after the vehicle they were travelling in rolled.
In a tragic accident on the N4 highway, three family members were killed after the vehicle they were travelling in rolled.
Ms Rejoice Mashiana (52), who died in the car accident.
The accident happened on Saturday, October 3 at 06:20 when Ms Maria Rakgole was driving her white Nissan NP200 on the N4 highway towards Middelburg from KwaMhlanga to visit family.
In the vehicle travelling to Middelburg was Mr Petrus Mashiana (57) uncle of Rakgole, who was seated in the front. Also on the back of the vehicle were Ms Rejoice Mashiana (52) aunt of Rakgole, Ms Benzi Mashiana and Ms Pauline Sibanyoni.
“I lost control of the vehicle and it rolled. I think a tyre burst,” said Rakgole.
Rejoice, Benzi and Pauline all sustained serious injuries, while Petrus Mashiana and Rakgole only sustained minor injuries.
“I ran over to Pauline she still spoke to me and said she was fine. Then she did not say anything again. I ran over to Joyce, she was not breathing at the stage and tried to blow air into her mouth. Petrus went over to see how Maria was,” said Rakgole.
Rakgole then ran back to her vehicle where she found her cell phone and made calls for help.
The white Nissan NP200 bakkie that rolled on the N4 highway on Saturday, October 3.
Emergency services arrived on scene and Pauline, Rejoice and Benzi were all declared dead on scene.
Petrus and Rakgole were taken to hospital for further treatment. They were both discharged from hospital.
Ms Benzi Mashiana (43) was killed in an accident on Saturday, October 3.
“I don’t have any physical injuries, I have emotional trauma which I need to deal with,” said Rakgole.
Pauline and Benzi’s funeral will be held on Saturday, October 10 at 09:00 in KwaMlanga, while Rejoice’s funeral will be held on Sunday, October 11 also in KwaMlanga.
