BETHLEHEM – A motor vehicle accident on the R76 Road between Bethlehem and Lindley claimed the lives of three people, a man and two women.

It is reported that today at approximately 08:40, the driver of a silver grey Opel Corsa bakkie was travelling from Kroonstad to Bethlehem. The driver allegedly picked up six people in Kroonstad and two others in Lindley on the R76 Road.

About 10 kilometres towards Bethlehem the driver lost control of the vehicle causing it to veer off the road hitting a tree on the side of the road. Three people died at the scene. The driver was not injured while other passengers were admitted at the local hospital in Bethlehem for further medical attention.

A case of culpable homicide is being investigated.

Source: South African Police Service