A devastating car accident took place on Friday morning, causing chaos on the R50 near Delmas Road in Pretoria.
Pretoria car accident kills two on Delmas Road: Here’s everything we know
Emer-G-Med paramedics swiftly responded to the scene, where they encountered a harrowing sight of destruction and multiple casualties.
The initial crash involved two vehicles, resulting in one of them overturning.
Tragically, two individuals sustained fatal injuries and were pronounced dead upon the arrival of paramedics.
The paramedics also attended to two others who had suffered moderate injuries. They were given immediate medical attention before being transported to a nearby hospital for further care.
The situation further escalated due to unfavourable weather conditions, leading to a secondary collision within the traffic backlog.
Numerous vehicles were involved in this subsequent incident, exacerbating the overall impact of the accident.
In total, six individuals were treated for moderate injuries and promptly taken to nearby hospitals for additional medical assistance.
The paramedics, working tirelessly amidst the chaos, did their utmost to ensure the injured received the necessary care and attention.
At this stage, Pretoria police have not provided any indication regarding the opening of an inquest docket to investigate the cause and potential culpability in this tragic car accident.