A car overturned following a tyre burst, killing two women and two children between the ages of six and seven in North West.
Rustenburg - Four people died and three others were injured when their car overturned on the N4 highway between Swartruggens and Moedwil in North West on Sunday.
"Losing four people in one accident is very tragic. Our hearts are broken and we wish their families to find strength during this difficult time.""The weather condition has changed and it is hot on the road these days. Therefore it is important for motorists to pre-inspect their vehicles before getting on the road. Ensure that your vehicle is road worthy.
"Five deceased could initially be seen entrapped in the wreck of the taxi. Once the fire department had begun the process of extraction, a further two bodies were found,” Campbell said. In a separate accident, Campbell said a six-year-old boy was airlifted to hospital after a car knocked him down on the R554 in Newmarket, Alberton. The boy was with his father, who was not injured.