Eight bodies were picked up after a cup of cup swept into a stream while he tried to cross a flooded bridge with low tide In Heilbron, free state.
Police spokesperson Loraine Earle says that passengers were missing on Sunday and their bodies were discovered on Monday morning.
Earle says that the victims are a 71-year-old man with his wife and their three grandchildren, and their colleagues, a man and wife together with their 2-year-old child.
“The residents left Heilbron on Saturday afternoon, but never reached their destination. They were missing at the police station of Heilbron and discovered the next morning. Police divers and police search and salvation were called to help. The investigation continues. “
#sapsfs #Saps #Searchandrencue #K9unit And the police today brought eight bodies from a river in Heilbron. A vehicle with several passengers, including adults and children, was wiped out on 02/03 by strong currents, which led to the loss of multiple lives. The police have … pic.twitter.com/if2xfiwdfz
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