Four family members perish in road mishap
Tuesday, December 09, 2025 | 300 Views |
Accident barrier
The family was travelling in a Toyota RunX when the 48-year-old female driver reportedly lost control, causing the vehicle to leave the road and crash into a culvert, trapping all occupants inside.
District Traffic Officer, Superintendent Obonetse Matshego, confirmed the accident, saying five people were on board. A 23-year-old woman, a 13-year-old girl, and a nine-year-old girl died at the scene, along with the driver, whilst the youngest passenger, a five-year-old girl, survived, sustaining serious injuries.
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