Three people have been killed following a vehicle crash on the R701 between Bultfontein and Welkom in the Free State. The vehicle reportedly plunged into the Sand River early Sunday morning.
Free State Road Incident Management System chairperson, Sipho Towa says three people were declared dead on the scene and one person sustained moderate injuries.
The injured person was transported to a health facility in Welkom. Towa says the crash scene investigation and recovery has been completed.
The road has now been re-opened to motorists.