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Eight people were killed in a horrific multi-vehicle crash involving five cars on the N3 between Villiers and Frankfort in the Free State on Saturday night.
The accident brought traffic to a halt, with the entire N3 closed near Warden, said Police, Highways and Transportation Department spokeswoman Hillary Mothethe.
He added that while the cause of the accident was still under investigation, it was suspected that slippery roads due to rainy weather could have caused the fatal accident.
Mothethe said emergency personnel and traffic officers were still at the scene of the accident.
“We have yet to verify the cause of the accident, but for the moment I can confirm that there has been a terrible accident and that eight people were killed instantly at the scene. We cannot confirm the number of people injured in the accident at this time.”
“Recovery is currently underway at the site, but bad weather is helping to delay the opening of the road to traffic.
“A Stop / Go will be implemented as soon as possible to help vehicles get through the scene.
“However, road users currently delayed at the crash site may not reach their destinations in time before the Level 3 curfew begins tonight. National, provincial and municipal police services they have been informed of the current situation, “added Mothethe.
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