Child among 4 travellers burnt beyond recognition as heavy truck crashed with SUV

The R40 road between Barberton and Mbombela in Mpumalanga was closed on Saturday evening following a collision between an articulated truck and a sport utility vehicle (SUV).

Four people — the driver of the SUV and three occupants including a child — were killed on impact. Authorities said the victims were burnt beyond recognition when the vehicles caught fire.

Motorists travelling between Mbombela and Barberton were advised to use the R38 leading to Kaapmuiden.

“The cause of the crash remains unclear. However, investigations are under way. The driver of the truck was injured,” said Moeti Mmusi, spokesperson for the Mpumalanga department of community safety, security and liaison.

“Emergency personnel and law enforcement agencies are currently at the scene.”

Motorists were advised to be extra cautious on the roads as “unfavourable” weather conditions are expected to persist throughout the weekend.

-IOL

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