Heartbreaking: Entire family killed in terrible accident
An entire family, including two boys aged 1 and 3, was killed in a HORRIFIC accident on the N2 near Storms River.
An entire family was killed in a HORRIFIC accident on the N2 near Storms River.
HEARTBREAKING! AN ENTIRE FAMILY WAS KILLED IN A HORRIFIC ACCIDENT
A loving couple, Zikhona Heleni and Sandile Sister, with their two little boys, Kungane (3) and Azingce (1), her boyfriend was in the vehicle with Zikhona’s mother Noyakhe and sister Thembela when their vehicle, a Mini Cooper, collided with another vehicle.
THE COUPLE WITH THEIR LITTLE BOYS AGED 1 AND 3 WERE KILLED
They were all killed in this HORRIFIC accident.
According to police spokesperson Colonel Priscilla Naidu, the accident occurred at approximately 17:30 on Sunday, 13 August 2023.
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ZIKHONA’S MOTHER AND SISTER WERE ALSO IN THE VEHICLE
“It is alleged two vehicles were travelling in the opposite direction on the N2 near Storms River when they were involved in a head-on collision. The Mini Cooper was traveling towards Western Cape, and the Toyota Rav4 towards Eastern Cape.” – Colonel Priscilla Naidu
THE MINI COOPER OVERTURNED AND CAUGHT ALIGHT
She said that on impact, the Mini Cooper overturned and caught alight.
“All the occupants in the vehicle died on impact.”
Police are investigating the accident.
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THE OCCUPANTS OF THE OTHER VEHICLE SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES
The occupants in the Toyota Rav4 are two tourists who sustained minor injuries.
According to the police, they are tourists from Dubai. However, the Eastern Cape Department of Transport said they are visiting South Africa from Switzerland.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE STILL REELING OF SHOCK
Family and friends were left devastated.
Zikhona recorded a video capturing a lighthearted moment in the vehicle. She posted this video to her WhatsApp Status before the accident. This was the last time the family was seen alive.
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ZIKHONA RECORDED A MOMENT IN THE VEHICLE BEFORE THE ACCIDENT
A friend of Zikhona, Siya Hlela Brant, said they are still in shock.
“I just don’t have words to say. Zikhona was a sweet person who was very down to earth and liked to see people happy and have a good time with her family and friends.
“It broke my heart to hear all this special the whole family is gone.” – Siya Hlela Brant
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