By BAKANG MOKOTO
Two people lost their lives, while 18 were taken to Ganyesa District Hospital after a horrific accident that happened on Saturday on the R378 road near Ganyesa on the direction to Morokweng. According to traffic officers at the scene, a Toyota Hilux bakkie hit a stray animal (cow) and that led to a collision with another car, which was a Quantum taxi.
A taxi driver lost control and landed on its side.
The North West MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, Wessels Morweng, has urged community members to look after their livestock as the accidents caused by stray animals is on the increase.
“My plea is for our community to make sure that their livestock are kept in their safe areas, especially during the night. Our villages are very dark at night and the visibility is very poor.
“Eighteen of those who were taken to hospital, five were critical while the rest have no serious injuries. We send message of condolences to the families of the deceased and wished speedy recovery to those who were taken to hospital,” he said.
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