[VANDERBIJLPARK] Adult and child killed in head-on collision

An adult and child were killed in a head-on collision along the R57 towards the N1 in Vanderbijlpark this afternoon.

Shortly after 4 pm, paramedics from ER24 and other services attended the scene. Upon assessment, they found that a man and a young child sustained fatal injuries in one of the vehicles.

Two adults were found with moderate injuries and one with serious injuries. They were treated on the scene and later transported to the hospital for further care. Two children were found with no injuries. Both accompanied their mom to the hospital.

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