A 61-year-old woman died following a three-vehicle collision in Grand-Baie on the night of Sunday, August 16, 2026, leaving several people injured.
The woman was traveling as a passenger in one of the vehicles involved in the crash. She was taken to North Hospital, where her death was later confirmed.
According to information released about the incident, one of the drivers involved tested positive for alcohol during a breathalyzer test. The reported reading was 65 micrograms of alcohol.
Several other people were injured in the collision, including a 5-year-old girl. Details about the extent of their injuries were not immediately available.
The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation as authorities work to establish exactly what led to the three-vehicle collision.
The incident has brought renewed attention to the dangers of impaired driving and the devastating consequences that road accidents can have on families and communities.
Thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the woman who lost her life, as well as everyone injured or affected by this tragic collision.
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