Mother, father, and child burnt to death in a HORRIFIC accident

A mother, father, and child, was burnt to death in a HORRIFIC accident in Kimberley on Saturday evening.

TWO VEHICLES COLLIDED HEAD-ON

According to Emer-G-Med spokesperson Kyle van Reenen, the accident happened along Smidtsdrift Road.

“Paramedics arrived on the scene at approximately 23h00 to find two light motor vehicles had collided head-on, along Smidtsdrift Road,” he said.

ONE OF THE VEHICLES BURST INTO FLAMES ON IMPACT

Van Reenen said one of the vehicles burst into flames on impact, and sadly the occupants, a mother, father, and child, were burnt to death.

“Two occupants from the second vehicle sustained moderate injuries and were treated and stabilized on the scene before being taken to a hospital by ambulance for further care,” Van Reenen said.

He added that the South African Police Services were in attendance and will be investigating accordingly.

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TWO OTHERS CRITICALLY INJURED IN UNRELATED ACCIDENT

Meanwhile, two men were critically injured in an unrelated accident following a high-speed crash on Umgeni Road near Springfield Park late on Friday night.

Van Reenen said paramedics responded to the scene at Umgeni and Electron Roads just after 23:00. They found a Toyota Etios and Fortuner had collided.

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“On closer inspection, the driver of the Etios was found to be entrapped in the wreckage and a serious condition.

“Specialist hydraulic equipment was needed to free the man whilst Advanced Life Support Paramedics worked to stabilize him. Once stabilized, he was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital for further care,” Van Reenen said.

JAWS OF LIFE WAS USED TO FREE THE ENTRAPPED MAN

He said a second man was found slumped over in the back seat and in critical condition.

“Several interventions were performed to stabilize him before he was rushed to a nearby hospital by ambulance for further care.

“The occupants of the Fortuner did not suffer any serious injuries and were assessed by paramedics on the scene,” Van Reenen said.