Matsha accident report expected this week

Matsha students bid farewell to a departed colleague after the horrific truck acident
Matsha students bid farewell to a departed colleague after the horrific truck acident

Investigations into the Matsha truck accident, which claimed seven young lives, and injured others are said to be at an advanced stage, with the reconstruction report expected to be complete this week.

Asked on the latest development in the tragic accident that left the nation reeling with shock and anger, Takatokwane Police station commander Toi Maraganyane told Mmegi yesterday that, “Investigations are still ongoing. As we indicated earlier we engaged our accident reconstruction specialist as well as the Transport (DTRS) officials, after they hand in both their reports, investigations into the matter will be complete and if need be we will share with the public”.

The divisional traffic officer South, assistant commissioner Engemadzo Sechele, leads the investigations. Pressed further, Maraganyane said they are awaiting reports from their internal accident reconstruction specialist as well as another report from the Department of Transport and Road Safety (DTRS).

Editor's Comment
Routine child vaccination imperative

The recent Vaccination Day in Motokwe, orchestrated through collaborative efforts between UNICEF, USAID, BRCS, and the Ministry of Health, underscores a commendable stride towards fortifying child health services.The painful reality as reflected by the Ministry of Health's data regarding the decline in routine immunisation coverage since the onset of the pandemic, is a cause for concern.It underscores the urgent need to address the...

Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up