Family of five killed in Alberton tanker crash
Five people have been killed in a crash involving a car and a petrol tanker outside Alberton, south of Johannesburg.
The tanker and the car collided on Wednesday evening.
Ekurhuleni emergency services spokesperson William Ntladi says a family of five died on the scene.
“On arrival, both vehicles were well alight. Specialized foam tanker and water tanker fire engines were used to contain and extinguish the blaze.
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"What seems to be the entire family members inside the light motor vehicle, five lives perished and burned beyond recognition,” says Ntladi.
He says the scene has been handed over to law enforcement for investigation.
“The scene has been handed over to the law enforcement unit for the removal of the bodies to an appropriate facility and to conduct an investigation as to what actually caused the crash."
The truck driver and assistant are recovering in hospital.
