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Culpable homicide probe after Sharpeville crash
Two of the people involved in the accident later died due to the extent of their injuries.
SHARPEVILLE.- A culpable homicide case is being investigated following a fatal accident that took place in Tshepiso Phase 1, Sharpeville in the early hours of Sunday, July 20.
It is said that police were called to the scene of the accident that involved a white Toyota Etios that had crashed into a tree where it remained trapped. It is believed that the driver lost control of the vehicle before the crash.
Police spokesperson, Constable Busisiwe Sango said that upon arrival at the accident police discovered that three people had been injured.
One person was taken to the Sharpeville Clinic and the other to the Sebokeng Hospital. Two of the people involved in the accident later died due to the extent of their injuries.
“We are investigating a culpable homicide case. Investigations will determine the cause of the accident,” Sango confirmed.
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