By Obakeng Maje
Taung- North West police are investigating a case of inquest after one person perished in a ‘head on’ collision on Wednesday in Taung.

Sergeant Kealeboga Molale said two cars were involved in a collision and the driver died after succumbed to injuries.

“According to information, a Jetta model was driving towards Pudumoe direction while the Cruze with only the driver inside, was driving towards Hartswater on N18. It is alleged that the driver of a Jetta was driving behind a truck and tried to overtake a truck, but faced an oncoming traffic” Molale said.

The Jetta driver who was residing in Dryharts and reported to be a police officer, was driving with two passengers in the car.

The accident was so horrible that one passenger was trapped and ‘Jaws of Life’ was used to free the passenger.

“We do not have all details, but the deceased is suspected to be between 25 and 30 years. All occupants who were injured were taken to local hospital for medical attention” she said.-TDN
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