Three women and two men were killed in a collision on the N6 route between Rouxville and Aliwal North in the Free State, during early hours of this morning.
Police spokesperson, Yanga Ngcukana, says a green BMW collided with a barricade on the road and hit into a bridge claiming lives of the five people in the vehicle.
He says they are still trying to get hold of family members.
Meanwhile, the road is still closed and drivers are urged to be make use of alternative routes.
Katleho Morapela/ Courant News
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