Four people were killed in a multiple-vehicle collision on the R555 near Middelburg on Monday afternoon.
The deceased were declared dead at the scene by paramedics who responded to the crash.
It is alleged that an articulated truck travelling from Middelburg towards Emalahleni on the R555 lost control and collided with one of the vehicles. Several other vehicles then collided with each other and further crashed into steel that had fallen from the truck.
A total of five people sustained serious injuries, while three others suffered slight injuries. The injured are receiving medical treatment at nearby hospitals. The articulated truck caught fire on impact.
The crash involved nine vehicles, including an articulated truck, four light delivery vehicles (LDVs), one SUV and other motor vehicles.
The investigation into the cause of the crash is underway.
