Four dead after vehicle over turns near the Asiphephe Bridge
The four patients were declared dead at the scene, while three others were rushed to hospital for further intensive medical care. Read more here:
Four people, including two local doctors, died after the driver lost control of the vehicle travelling in on Asiphehe (Madadeni) Road in the early hours of this morning (December 22).
According to official sources, there were seven people in the vehicle when the accident occurred.
Paramedics responded swiftly scene and attempted to resuscitate the injured. Tragically four were pronounced dead on the scene, while another three were rushed to hospital for further medical care.
The exact cause of the accident is not yet known and will remain subjective to further police investigations.
Charles Steyn of Magenta Medical Services urged motorists to drive with caution and take into account road and weather conditions when travelling.
“Drive below the required speed limit at this time of the year, and do not drink or drive. Please keep yourself and others alive,” he concluded.
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