Three people, including an 8-year-old old boy, died in a horror crash in Swartkops yesterday afternoon, January 29.
Police spokesperson, Capt. Gerda Swart, said that at approximately 15:15, the driver of a Nissan Livina was travelling on the M17 with six passengers. The driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle, collided with the kerb next to the road and rolled.
Three people, the boy (8), a woman (25) and a man (35) were killed.
"Four other passengers were admitted to medical facilities in the area," Swart said.
The names of the deceased will be released once the next-of-kin have been informed. Investigations are continuing.