Central SA
Four die in Eastern FS collision─── OLEBOGENG MOTSE 08:08 Sun, 10 Feb 2019
Four people burned to death after two vehicles collided and erupted in flames just outside Vrede in the Eastern Free State.
Provincial Emergency Medical Services spokesperson, Sipho Towa, tells OFM News the incident occurred on Saturday, February 9, on the R34 between Vrede and Memel.
It has been reported that a truck driver who was passing by the accident scene ended up overturning the truck on the same road after being distracted by the collision.
One person from truck is said to have sustained moderate injuries and was transported to Phumelela Hospital at Vrede.
Meanwhile, five people died and at least twelve others sustained moderate to serious injuries when a taxi overturned several times along the R28 in Westonaria, west of Johannesburg.
According to ER24's Werner Vermaak, paramedics arrived on the scene just before 6pm last night. They found the taxi on the side of the road. All of its occupants were ejected from the vehicle.
Five of the occupants were declared dead on the scene.
At least twelve others were treated for various injuries and transported to nearby hospitals for further medical care.
The exact circumstances surrounding the incident is not yet known.
Authorities are investigating both collisions.
