[DE DOORNS] Five killed in collision

Five people were killed and one person sustained serious injuries following a collision between a bakkie and a truck along the N1 in De Doorns near the Orchid turn off.

Paramedics from Metro Ambulance services were already in attendance when ER24 arrived shortly after 10am on Saturday morning.

Five people were declared dead by Metro Ambulance paramedics. One person from the bakkie sustained serious injuries and was transported to hospital for further care.

The driver of the truck was treated on the scene by ER24 paramedics and transported to Mediclinic Worcester for further care.

The exact circumstances of the collision is not yet known. Local authorities attended the scene and will conduct an investigation.