Mrs Gretli Steyn was travelling with her husband, Piet Steyn (47) and their two children, Marli (18) and Pieter (10) at the time of the accident.<\/p>\n
According to eye witnesses, the driver of an Isuzu double cab lost control of his vehicle in the rain and then veered into oncoming traffic. Authorities have confirmed that the Isuzu was carrying five occupants, including a four month old baby.<\/p>\n
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\nThe four month old baby was rushed to Life Midmed Hospital by bystanders but later passed away. The baby\u2019s mother remains hospitalised.<\/p>\nAlso read:<\/h3>\n
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