Three Dutch people died in an accident in South Africa

Three Dutch people were killed in a car accident in South Africa on Friday afternoon, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Saturday after reporting by De Telegraaf. The deceased were two women from Limburg, aged 21 and 55, and a 27-year-old man from Zuid-Holland. A fourth Dutch person was injured in the crash.

A truck collided with a minibus and a van near Schoemanskloof, in eastern South Africa. In total, five people were killed, according to South African media. The deceased Dutch tourists were Anthony, Elizabeth and Sanne de Bruijne, reported South African media outlet Kempton Express.

The driver of the truck was Jonny O'Niel and the driver of the minibus was Sabelo Dukuka. The surviving driver could face five counts of culpable homicide, according to Kempton Express.

“We are deeply saddened by this incident and wish to convey our sincerest condolences to the families and friends of the deceased,” said Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency CEO Johannes Nobunga.