×

We've got news for you.

Register on SowetanLIVE at no cost to receive newsletters, read exclusive articles & more.
Register now

Road accident leaves couple dead‚ their two children seriously injured

A collision between a bakkie and a car on the N12 near Zuurbekom outside Carletonville has left a couple dead and their two children seriously injured.

“Shortly before 6am this morning‚ paramedics from ER24 arrived on the scene where they found two vehicles that overturned. The parents of an 18-month old and 9-year-old were found with fatal injuries near an overturned bakkie‚” said ER24 spokesman Werner Vermaak.

 “All the occupants were ejected from the vehicle. The two children were found with serious injuries. Both were treated and stabilised on the scene before they were rushed through to a nearby hospital.

 “The driver of the Polo sustained minor injuries and later declined to be transported to hospital‚” Vermaak said.

“The exact circumstances surrounding the collision are not yet known. The incident was handed over to local authorities for further investigation‚” he added.

 

Download our App
Download our Apple AppDownload our Android App

 

 

Would you like to comment on this article?
Register (it's quick and free) or sign in now.

Speech Bubbles

Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.