Two men have died and five men were injured following a head-on collision on the R50 Delmas Road near Moreleta Park, Pretoria this morning.
Netcare 911 paramedics and other services arrived at the scene and found the mangled remains of a motor vehicle that came to a standstill against a barrier and a delivery vehicle that came to a standstill down an embankment.
Exact detail surrounding the cause of the crash and preceding events are still unclear and will remain the subject of a police investigation.
Upon assessment of the occupants, paramedics found that two men had tragically lost their lives during the crash. One man was found to have sustained critical injuries and was rushed to hospital for the urgent medical care required. Four men were found to have sustained serious injuries and after receiving treatment at the scene, they were also transported to hospital or further medical care.
Traffic is severely affected and the road will remain closed for an unknown amount of time.
