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Accident victim succumbs to injuries

A 34-year-old woman who sustained injuries following a Saturday early morning accident succumbed to her injuries during treatment at Sidilega Private Hospital hours later.

The accident occurred around 1:15am nearby the Molapo Crossing traffic lights intersection. She was rushed to the hospital where she succumbed to the injuries at around 7:00am.

Deputy divisional traffic officer for South Central, senior Superintendent Boiki Mojalemotho revealed that the collision involved a VW Polo vehicle that was driven by a 40-year-old man who was alone in the vehicle, while the VW Golf driven by a 32-year-old woman, had the female passenger that later died on board. The drivers of both cars are said to be in a stable condition at Sidilega Private Hospital.

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