Two people were burnt to death when the bakkie they were travelling in caught alight on the R34 this morning.
“ER24, along with Provincial Fire Services, arrived on the scene and found the bakkie lying on its roof, on the side of the road,” said ER24 Spokesperson, Russel Meiring.
According to reports, the bakkie had overturned and was rapidly consumed by the flames.
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Firefighters immediately battled the blaze, and the fire was eventually extinguished.
Upon inspection paramedics, found two bodies trapped inside the vehicle.
“Due to the extensive burn wounds, both occupants could not be identified and were declared dead on the scene.”
It is believed the vehicle had been travelling from Memel en-route to Newcastle, when the incident occurred.
Local authorities, as well as the accident investigations unit, were on scene for further investigation.
The Newcastle Advertiser extends its sincere condolences to family and friends of the deceased.
