RAF saddened by death of nine people on N4 accident
The Road Accident Fund (RAF) sends its heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of nine people who died in an accident on the N4 near Nelspruit in Mpumalanga on Monday.
Initial media reports indicate that an SUV collided with another vehicle, resulting in both catching alight.
RAF Chief Marketing Officer, Phumelela Dhlomo, said: “As is the case with accidents of such devastating proportions, we are in pain as the RAF family but will do everything in our power to ease the emotional and financial burden of the survivors and victims’ families. Our team in Mpumalanga will work alongside the police to verify the identities of the deceased in order to begin providing the necessary support.”
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RAF staff will engage families of the deceased to facilitate funeral arrangements while providing advice about the RAF’s other services.
Following the burials, consultations will continue with the bereaved families to originate claims for loss of support for any dependents and qualifying heads of damages for the injured as stipulated in the RAF Act.
