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VIDEO – One person rushed to hospital after accident on Piet Retief Road that claimed three other people’s lives
According to information available two vehicles were involved in a head-on collision.
UPDATE: 8 October – 7.46pm
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According to Mr Hannes Nagel, ER24 paramedic, the driver of one of the vehicles have been rushed to hospital with serious injuries.
VIDEO – Accident scene
8 October 7.27pm
A big accident occurred moments ago on the Piet-Retief Road, claiming the lives of three people.
According to information available, two vehicles were involved in a head-on collision.
The road has temporarily been closed, while the scene is being cleared.
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The police, Msukaligwa Traffic and Fire and Rescue Department as well as Van Wettens are on the scene.
The identity of the deceased are not yet known.
This is a developing story, the Highvelder will keep its readers updated as soon as more information becomes available.