By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
Four people had died instantaneously when their vehicle collided head-on with truck. North West MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, Sello Lehari said the accident happened on R503 between Coligny and Hartebeesfontein on Monday afternoon at around 2pm.
“It is allegedly that the vehicle carrying passengers was from Mahikeng to Klerksdorp. About seven kilometres just outside Hartebeesfontein the vehicle carrying a total number of six passengers overtook two vehicles one of which was waiting for the oncoming truck to pass before turning to the right.
“Unfortunately, the truck was too close and the driver and one other male passenger were immediately taken to the hospital with serious injuries. The case of culpable homicide is being investigated by the police,” Lehari said.
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