Young family destroyed in horrific head-on collision

A young family lost their lives on Saturday in a late night head-on collision in Kimberley.

Lt-Col Nqobile Gwala said Thobani Khambule was last seen on May 28. His body was found in the bushes at Mtanenkosi area in Mbazwana the next day.
Lt-Col Nqobile Gwala said Thobani Khambule was last seen on May 28. His body was found in the bushes at Mtanenkosi area in Mbazwana the next day. (Freddy Mavunda/ File photo )

A young family lost their lives on Saturday in a late night head-on collision in Kimberley.

Just before 11pm, a couple and their child burnt to death along the Smidtsdrift Road after their vehicle burst into flames on impact. 

According to Emer-G-Med paramedics, two occupants from the second vehicle sustained moderate injuries and were treated and stabilised on the scene before being taken to hospital by ambulance for further care.

Police are investigating the accident. 

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