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Three children were killed when a BMW driver ploughed into them. Image: Tshwane Emergency Services Department.

BREAKING: Three children killed after driver ploughs into seven pedestrians

A BMW sedan ploughed into several pedestrians killing three children in Salvokop. A nine-month pregnant woman is among the victims.

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Three children were killed when a BMW driver ploughed into them. Image: Tshwane Emergency Services Department.

The driver of a BMW sedan which ploughed into several pedestrians killing three children in Salvokop, Pretoria allegedly fled the scene. 

The horrific accident happened near a traffic circle on 6th and Koch Street at Salvakop in Pretoria on Saturday afternoon, 7 January 2023. 

THREE CHILDREN KILLED IN SALVOKOP 

According to emergency service, Emer-G-Med, the BMW sedan was found to have left the roadway, striking seven pedestrians and killing three of them.

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The BMW sedan involved in the accident. Image: Tshwane Emergency Services Department.

Emer-G-Med spokesperson, Kyle van Reenen said twin four-year-old sisters were found killed as well as a third four-year-old little girl. Four adults suffered injuries ranging from minor to moderate.

“The driver was not located on the scene and is alleged to have fled following the collision. The South African Police Services were in attendance and will be conducting the necessary investigation accordingly,” he said.

Tshwane Emergency Services Department spokesperson Deputy-Chief Charles Mabaso said emergency personnel arrived at the scene to find multiple patients scattered around the scene with the sedan under a partially collapsed tree. 

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Emergency services on scene. Image: Tshwane Emergency Services Department.

“Two female patients, of which one is nine months pregnant were transported to Steve Biko Hospital with moderate to serious injuries. Four other female patients were also transported to hospital with minor to moderate injuries,” Mabaso said.

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