Four people died and twenty three people were injured following an accident on the R59 at the Ascot on Vaal offramp near Vereeniging this afternoon.

Netcare 911 paramedics and other services arrived at the scene and found that two heavy goods vehicles, two minibuses and five motor vehicles were involved in the crash.

The entire roadway is obstructed with vehicles and accident debris.

“Exact detail surrounding the cause of the crash and preceding evens are unknown and will remain the subject of a police investigation,” Netcare 911 spokesperson, Santi Steinmann said.

She said upon assessment of all the occupants, paramedics found that four people tragically lost their lives while twenty-three people sustained injuries ranging from minor to critical.

The Netcare911 helicopter was activated to airlift a critically injured patient to hospital for the urgent medical care required.

“The remaining twenty two patients were treated at the scene and transported to various hospitals for further medical care,” she said.
-TDN
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