the monitor

Elderly motorist dies in Mmashoro road accident

Road accident
Road accident

A man from Kgosing ward in Mmashoro died in a tragic car accident along the Mmashoro–Letlhakane road on Saturday afternoon.

Confirming the incident, Serowe Police Station commander, Superintendent Poloko Oteng, said the accident occurred about two kilometres after Mmashoro village towards Letlhakane. He explained that both vehicles, a Toyota Hilux and a Toyota GD6, were travelling in the same direction when the collision happened.

“The driver of a Toyota Hilux, who was in front with two passengers, attempted to turn right when his vehicle collided with a Toyota GD6 that was overtaking from behind,” Oteng said.

Editor's Comment
Depression is real; let's take care of our mental health

It is not uncommon in this part of the world for parents to actually punish their children when they show signs of depression associating it with issues of indiscipline, and as a result, the poor child will be lashed or given some kind of punishment. We have had many suicide cases in the country and sadly some of the cases included children and young adults. We need to start looking into issues of mental health with the seriousness it...

Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up