MOKOPANE – Police in Mokopane are investigating a case of culpable homicide following the death of an unknown man who was killed by an oncoming passenger train.
According to police spokesperson Lt Col Moatshe Ngoepe, a passenger train was traveling between Mokopane and Ysterberg, about 35 km from Mokopane, on Tuesday night, when it knocked over an unknown man, killing him instantly.
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“The deceased is still unknown, but investigations suggest he is middle aged. He was wearing a green cap, a coloured t-shirt and black trousers,” Ngeope explained.
He concluded by urging anyone who can assist the police in the identification of the deceased, to go to the Mokopane Police Station.
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