By Obakeng Maje
Rustenburg-North West police are investigating the deaths of three children after they were allegedly killed by a train at Zinniaville, near Rustenburg.

The atrocity took place on Friday at around 14:30.

Colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said a Toyota Avanza with 12 kids inside approached the railway line were other cars stopped to give the right of way for an oncoming. Train.

“The Toyota Avanza driver allegedly decided to overtake the other cars and try to beat the train. The car got stucked on the railway line and the train ploughs into it” he said.

The train allegedly dragged the car few metres and a 8 year-old boy died on the scene.

“Other victims were taken to Job Tabane hospital for medical attention and two more kids were allegedly certified dead on their arrival” Mokgwabone outlines.

The police said a case of culpable homicide and reckless driving were launched against the driver.

Police investigations continue.-TDN
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