WATCH-Fatal Multi-Vehicle Collision on R59 Claims Four Lives Near Sasolburg

SASOLBURG – A severe accident involving several vehicles occurred on the R59 highway close to the Vaalpark offramp, leading to the deaths of four individuals and leaving another in critical condition. The crash triggered a swift intervention by local emergency teams.

The incident unfolded on the busy roadway, causing significant disruption with vehicles forced into a contra-flow pattern amid the wreckage. Responders from emergency services reached the site around 5:30 pm to provide aid to those affected.

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To ensure the safe transport of the critically injured victim, authorities implemented a temporary shutdown of the highway section. This measure allowed for an aerial medical evacuation to proceed without further complications.

Investigations into the exact cause of the multi-vehicle pileup are ongoing, but the focus remains on the immediate aftermath and support for the impacted families. The R59, a key route in the area, has since been reopened to normal traffic flow.