BY REGINALD KANYANE
A 6-YEAR-OLD schoolboy was killed near Taung Extension 6 after he tried to cross the road. The incident took place on Wednesday near Dynamite’s place at around 06:30am. Community Safety provincial spokesperson, Daddy Sebolecwe said the boy was waiting for his school bus when the incident took place.
“The boy was standing on the side of the road waiting for his school transport. He allegedly tried to cross the road after the transport has arrived. Unfortunately he was distressed by the oncoming car. He allegedly tried to run back to the side of the road. The deceased was hit by the same car after confusion between him and the driver.
“The deceased was ferried to the Taung District Hospital with fatal injuries where he later died. MEC for community safety, Gaoage Molapisi sent his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family,” Sebolecwe said.
-TDN
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