Gauteng Mother Dies In Tragic Accident on N4, 4 Children Rushed to Hospital in Critical Condition
- A Gauteng mother has been killed following a tragic accident on the N4 after a vehicle lost control
- Her four children were rushed to hospital following the incident and are said to be in critical condition
- South Africans are mourning the tragedy, expressing sadness that a mother lost her life
A tragedy on the N4 has left South Africans reeling.
A mother was killed during an accident while her four children were rushed to hospital. The cause of the accident is unknown at this stage.
Children flung out of vehicle
According to a couple who were travelling towards Benoni, they stopped after spotting a BMW that appeared to have lost control and landed on the embankment on the side of the highway.
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They noticed that people were trapped in the vehicle while two children were flung out. The couple managed to call ER24 while trying to flag down passing motorists for a first aid kit.
Mother passed away at scene
It was confirmed that the mother died at the scene despite the paramedic’s best efforts to save her life. The father was also pulled out from the wreckage.
The children, who suffered numerous injuries, were all rushed to hospital. They are said to be in critical condition.
South Africans saddened by tragic crash
Chris-Mari Du Preez said:
“She woke up not knowing it would be her last day to hold her babies 😭😭”
Marné Van Den Heever added:
Go and spread your beautiful wings. They were too precious for this life on earth.”
Francis Ward said:
“Too many accidents lately. So many people are dying. It's so sad.”
Sammy Hale added:
“Very sad tonight. A home and children are without their mother.”
Press Spha Mahlangu stated:
“Eish, that's so painful tjo😩😩😭😭💔”
1 Killed in fatal N2 crash
In a related article, Briefly News focused on another deadly crash on South Africa’s roads.
One person was killed when a truck lost control and a car collided on the N2 near Salt Rock.
The incident sparked outrage among South Africans online as they blame trucks for the problems.
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Source: Briefly News