Bonham Carter 'relatives' killed

Updated 11.41 Sat Aug 23 2008

Four Britons understood to be relatives of Helena Bonham Carter have died in a crash in South Africa.

A teenage boy, elderly relatives and a fourth victim were killed in a minibus accident during a safari holiday in South Africa.

A teenage boy, two elderly relatives and a fourth victim were killed in a minibus accident during a safari holiday in South Africa

They are understood to be part of the extended family of the Hollywood actress.

A spokeswoman for the Foreign Office said: "We can confirm the deaths of four British nationals in a road traffic accident on August 20.

"We are still seeking clarification about the accident from the South African authorities."

Two more members of the familty are believed to have been injured in the crash.

Reports suggest that the vehicle turned over after the driver struggled to keep control as a result of a blow out.

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