FOUR people died in a horrific accident involving a North West health department’s patient transport vehicle in Coligny yesterday (Wednesday) morning.

The driver, a woman in her forties and two minors died on the scene. They were part of patients travelling from Bophelong in Mahikeng to Chris Hani-Baragwaneth hospital for medical attention.

Provincial health department spokesperson, Tebogo Lekgethwane said the accident happened at about 3:40am.

The vehicle collided with a truck.

“Our Emergency services personnel responded swiftly and patients were ferried to the neighboring General De La Rey hospital. Those with serious injuries were transferred to Mafikeng Provincial Hospital while others were transferred to private hospitals.

“It is with a great sadness to announce that four of the people who were part of that transport have passed on including the driver. All other patients were taken by their relatives from General De La Rey Hospital while the other reminding five will be offered counseling in the hospital before they can be delivered to their respective homes,” Lekgethwane said.

The department will also trace patients that were taken by their families and relatives so that they can also receive counselling.

-TDN

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