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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>An accident in Durban involving an SUV and a truck has claimed the lives of three family members and left eight others injured.<\/p>\n

The fatal incident took place on Friday after 20:00 on the northbound freeway before the Spaghetti Junction.<\/p>\n

Medics from ALS Paramedics Medical Services and Life Response rushed to the scene.<\/p>\n

It was believed that the SUV had been transporting members of a family.<\/p>\n

The driver allegedly lost control, and the vehicle collided with the rear of the truck.<\/p>\n

Four dead and eight injured in horrific car crash on N2<\/p>\n

A male and two females were trapped in the SUV.<\/p>\n

They died on the scene.<\/p>\n

The eThekwini fire department used the Jaws of Life and other hydraulic tools to free their bodies from the wreckage.<\/p>\n

Eight others, including two babies, sustained injuries ranging from moderate to critical.<\/p>\n

They were stabilised on the scene before being transported to a nearby hospital.<\/p>\n

The matter has been handed to the police.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About South-Africa<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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