Burnt bodies found in a bag on Van Dyksdrift road
Two bodies, burnt beyond recognition, were discovered this afternoon under a bridge on Van Dyksdrift road near the N4.
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The remains were found inside a large woven polypropylene bag beneath the bridge.
About 20 kilometers away, a burnt Citi Golf was also found.
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It remains unclear who the vehicle belongs to or if it is linked to the victims.
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Middelburg police, along with emergency services, are on the scene.
Officers were dispatched at around 15:00.
A murder case has been opened.
The events leading to the incident remain unclear.
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