The head-on collision on the R622 Greytown Road yesterday has claimed the lives of 11 people, including a Michaelhouse pupil and his parents.

Midlands EMS crews said they responded with other emergency services to a horrific scene with 11 people showing no signs of life and being declared dead on-site.

The Witness reported that, among the dead were the Grade 8 Michaelhouse pupil and his parents, who were travelling home after attending a sevens rugby game.

The sole survivor from one of the vehicles, a 12-year-old boy, was found in critical condition. He was placed on a manual ventilator at the scene before being rushed to a specialist hospital for further care.

This boy is believed to be the brother of the deceased pupil.

Another person involved in the accident also sustained serious injuries and required urgent medical attention.

Authorities attended the scene, and investigations into the cause of the collision are ongoing.

In addition to this incident, two other accidents were reported on the N3 the same day, including pupils travelling in a school taxi.