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Tractor trail accident lands man in ICU

Busy period: The festive season presents all manner of challenges for policing
 
Busy period: The festive season presents all manner of challenges for policing

The iincident took place at Moimeissfontein Farm, situated some seven kilometres away from Baines Drift. According to Baines Drift police station commander, Onnetse Gagogosha, the incident occurred on Saturday evening and the man sustained serious spinal injuries.

Reports suggest that the injured man was intoxicated at the time of the incident.

"There were five of them sitting in the trailer. He lost balance and fell to the ground injuring himself in the process. "We are pleading with Batswana to be careful this festive season. "People should drink responsibily to limit accidents," Gagogosha said, adding that so far crime levels are low in his area as they have not registered any cases yet.