Girl killed, five hurt in crash

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Paramedics say a girl has died and five people injured when a bakkie crashed into the back of a stationary bakkie at the side of the N12, outside Witbank.

A girl died and five people were injured when a bakkie crashed into the back of a stationary bakkie at the side of the N12, outside Witbank, paramedics said on Thursday.

β€œA six-year-old girl, who was in the car, was declared dead on the scene by paramedics,” ER24 spokesman Derrick Banks said.

β€œA four-year-old boy, who was also in the car, is in a critical condition after suffering suspected neck, back and internal injuries,” he said.

β€œThe three adults in the car and the driver of the bakkie sustained neck and back injuries.”

Banks said the five were taken to a nearby hospital. – Sapa

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Girl killed, five hurt in crash