{"id":46386,"date":"2024-05-16T18:25:37","date_gmt":"2024-05-16T16:25:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/three-die-in-accident-on-r27-20240516-2\/"},"modified":"2025-03-20T01:17:05","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T23:17:05","slug":"three-die-in-accident-on-r27-20240516-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/three-die-in-accident-on-r27-20240516-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Three die in accident on R27"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"p\">\n<p>Three people died in an accident last Friday night on the R27 between Melkbosstrand and Table Bay Mall.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p\">\n<p>Maxine Bezuidenhout, spokesperson for the City\u2019s Traffic Service says they attended to the accident and assisted with road closures. Three vehicles were involved, resulting in three fatalities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"p\">\n<p>\u201cThe accident scene was cleared at 02:24 on Saturday 11 May,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p\">\n<p>The R27 was closed from Big Bay Boulevard to Atlantic Beach&nbsp;and&nbsp;motorists&nbsp;were urged&nbsp;to use alternative routes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p\">\n<p>Community Medics says their dedicated volunteer team members were on the scene to assist.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"p\">\n<p>\u201cThank you to all the other emergency services who were also on scene.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"p\">\n<p>The Melkbosstrand Community Police Forum (CPF) released a statement on Saturday extending their gratitude to the Melkbosstrand NHW and Community Safety and Support (CSS) team of volunteers.<\/p>\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Blockquote\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_08984a4b\">\n<div class=\"text\">\u201cWe pass on our condolences to those families who lost loved ones last night.\u201d<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"p\">\n<p>\u201cAnd all other resources who responded to the fatal accident scene on the R27 last night through to this morning. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the community volunteers for their unwavering dedication and support in assisting during this challenging time. Thank you for your continued commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of our community. 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