Oscar Pistorius’ brother Carl is in critical condition following a head-on car crash on the N1 national road, in Limpopo, as he was returning from a business trip to Polokwane.

According to SKY News:

The brother of bladerunner Oscar Pistorius is in a critical condition after a head-on collision in South Africa.

Carl Pistorius, who has regularly been seen in court during his brother’s murder trial, was involved in the collision on the N1 near Modimolle in Limpopo.

It is understood a car swerved in front of him colliding with his vehicle. Mr Pistorius is believed to have suffered numerous fractures.

The brothers’ uncle, Arthur Pistrious, released a statement which said his nephew was in a critical condition, but was “out of danger”.

“We can confirm that Carl was involved in a serious car accident last night,” it said.

“He was returning from a business trip to Polokwane. A colleague was following in a different vehicle and witnessed the collision. He was able to tell us what happened.

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