The scene of the horror crash, which left one dead and several others injured, on the M7.
Malvern police are investigating a case of culpable homicide following a horrific collision on the M7, which claimed the life of a man and left others injured, on Wednesday morning.
Police have confirmed that one person was killed, while two others sustained serious burns and had to be airlifted to hospital.
According to police reports, the driver of the horse and trailer, which burst into flames, attempted to flee the scene of the horror crash.
The collision caused the vehicles to burst into flames.
Communications officer of Malvern SAPS, W/O Radhika Marimuthu, said, “The multi-vehicle collision resulted in several vehicles catching alight. It is alleged that the vehicles were stationary in the morning traffic when a horse and trailer, carrying chrome, failed to stop and rammed into the vehicles, subsequently bursting into flames upon impact. A tanker, a one-ton bakkie, a construction vehicle, a Polo and six other vehicles were involved in the collision.”
It is believed that the man seated at the back of the bakkie fell off due to the impact and succumbed to his injuries and extensive burns.
Two other victims, with serious burns, were airlifted to hospitals for urgent medical attention.
“There were further victims with multiple injuries, who were transported to hospital, by the paramedic helicopters as well as the ambulances. The horse and trailer driver attempted to flee from the scene but was apprehended by Metro Police. The scene was evacuated and cordoned off by law enforcement,” added W/O Marimuthu.
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