A devastating car accident in South Africa claimed the lives of four family members returning from a funeral. The accident involved a taxi, a bakkie, and the family's vehicle, which overturned multiple times after the collision. The community is in shock and mourning.
Four members of a family tragically lost their lives in a horrific car accident while returning from a funeral in Ladysmith. The accident occurred when their vehicle collided with a taxi, causing the family car to overturn multiple times. A bakkie was also involved in the crash, colliding with the taxi after the initial impact with the family's vehicle.
Ward 10 councillor Edith Lite spoke to Briefly News, expressing the profound shock and grief felt by the community of Forderville and Estcourt. She recounted the emotional devastation of a sister who was unable to speak through her tears. Lite emphasized the widespread pain experienced by the community following this devastating tragedy.The accident, which is believed to have been caused by a combination of a wet road and the collision, occurred less than a week after another fatal crash in the area on January 6th. The deceased couple, Anilduth and Rekadevi, leaves behind three children and three grandchildren. They were widely loved and respected within their community, having recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary
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