By Obakeng Maje
Rustenburg-A taxi driver was killed instantly this morning when the taxi he was travelling on plunged into a reversing truck. The accident happened just 5km outside Rustenburg on the R24 Rustenburg/Johannesburg road.
“It is alleged that the truck driver reversed into the road unaware of the taxi that was on coming from behind” lieutenant Lesego Metsi said.
Police said the taxi collided with the truck.
“The taxi driver who was travelling alone died instantly in the accident” Metsi said.
The police are investigating a case of culpable homicide against the truck driver.
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