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Elderly motorist dies in Mmashoro road accident

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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.

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