Eight dead in Northern Cape road carnage: Head‑on collision on N12 claims 7 lives, including a baby
A truck driver was killed near Koopmansfontein on the R31.
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EIGHT people lost their lives during horrific accidents on Northern Cape roads this weekend.
Seven people, including a baby, died in a head-on collision involving an SUV and a light delivery vehicle on the N12 between Kimberley and Warrenton on December 13.
SAPS Northern Cape spokesperson Warrant Officer Molefi Shemane said the Windsorton police were investigating a case of culpable homicide.
He said a head-on collision occurred between a Toyota Cruiser and a bakkie near Riverton on the N12 on Saturday at about 11am when both vehicles reportedly caught alight.
"SAPS can confirm that six adults and a child died on the scene. The investigation is continuing."
He requested anyone with information that could assist the police in solving the case to contact Windsorton SAPS Community Service Centre on 071 472 3636, or Captain Kopang on 082 498 9143 or Windsorton Detectives on 082 469 5715, or alternatively call SAPS Crime Stop number on 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS App.
"All information received will be treated confidentially," he said.
Truck driver killed in truck pile-up
Meanwhile, a truck driver was killed on the R31 about ten kilometres outside of Koopmansfontein on December 12 at around 12.40 pm on the road towards Ulco.
Traffic was backed up for several hours when three heavy-duty trucks apparently collided.
Wet, slippery roads due to the rain is believed to have contributed to the crash.
Shemane stated that the Delportshoop police were investigating a culpable homicide case after three trucks reportedly collided on the R31 road between Delportshoop and Koopmansfontein on December 12 between 11am-11.30am.
He indicated that a 68-year-old truck driver died on the scene, while the other two truck drivers were taken to a medical facility after sustaining minor to moderate injuries.
"The investigation is continuing."
He requested that anyone with information that can assist the police with the case contact Delportshoop Detectives on 082 448 4850, or alternatively call SAPS Crime Stop number on 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS App.
"All information received will be treated confidentially," Shemane stated.