A heartbreaking incident unfolded on Clydesdale Road in Springs, where a hearse, on a solemn mission to collect a body from a local hospital, lost control and slammed into a tree before erupting into flames.
The vehicle was carrying the driver and a family member of the deceased, who were reportedly on their way to perform a traditional ritual to retrieve the spirit of the departed.
Reports suggest that the hearse swerved unexpectedly, but the exact cause of the crash remains unclear.
The collision resulted in an intense fire, leaving both the driver and the passenger with no chance of survival. Tragically, they died at the scene, turning what was already a sorrowful journey into an unimaginable disaster.
Authorities have not yet released an official statement on the incident, and the cause of the accident is still under investigation.