3 die in 2-vehicle smash-up in St Cuthbert’s Mission
Olive Andrews and her granddaughter, Emma Andrews
Three persons are now dead following a two-vehicle collision along the St. Cuthbert’s mission trial, Linden/Soesdyke Highway on Saturday evening.
Dead are 63-year-old Olive Andrews her 29-year-old daughter, Atinna Andrews and 6-year-old granddaughter, Emma Andrews of St. Cuthbert’s Mission. Josh and Evan Simon were also injured in the accident.
According to reports received, the accident occurred at about 18:30h and involved motor car, PXX 4949, owned and driven at the time by Josh Simon, of St Cuthbert’s Mission, and motor car, PAE 5140, driven by Fidell Junor of St Cuthbert’s Mission.
Athena Andrews
Based on reports received PAE 5140 was heading into the mission when it collided with the other vehicle which was travelling in the opposite direction. As a result of the collision, the members of the Andrews family sustained injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene.
The others were taken to the Diamond Hospital where they were treated for minor injuries.
