Two killed and one seriously injured in accident on R38
According to those on the scene, it was speculated that the Toyota had rolled, because its engine was completely dislodged and lying apart from the rest of the car. Part of the axle, with two of the wheels, was also lying to one side.
LOWS CREEK – A case of culpable homicide has been opened after two people were killed and one person was seriously injured in a car accident on the R38 near town.
The accident happened just before 12:00 between a Toyota RunX and a Mercedes ML.
Both the passenger and the driver of the RunX were killed. The ML was carrying four passengers – one is seriously injured and the other three only slightly. All four people were taken to the hospital.
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According to Moeti Mmusi, the provincial spokesperson for the Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison, it is unclear as to what caused the accident because the Mercedes had T-boned the Toyota.
According to those on the scene, it was speculated that the Toyota had rolled, because its engine was completely dislodged and lying apart from the rest of the car. Part of the axle, with two of the wheels, was also lying to one side.
“There are 14 law-enforcement operations across the province on all the major roads. I would like to remind everyone to abide by the rules and regulations of the road. Those who do not adhere to the rules will be harshly dealt with,” Mmusi concluded.
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